Science Fiction
Spring 2012
Iverson
Film Presentations –
Over the course of this semester, each of you will sign up to present a short film clip of your
choice that ties into the unit of study we are working on. It will be your responsibility to select
the film, attain a VHS/DVD copy of it, and present a brief 5-10 minute presentation to the class
that outlines how that segment represents some theme/aspect of the unit we are studying. Your
presentation should be formatted into a typed, hardcopy that I can collect.
For example, if you were to sign up for a presentation during our study of “Time Travel,” you
might opt to show a clip from the film The Butterfly Effect. You would choose what portion of the
film best portrays one of the following questions: (1) What are the theories involved in time
travel? or (2) Would changing the past automatically alter the present? After showing that
particular clip, you would then briefly explain its relevance to the topic and question, and maybe
take questions from the other students in class.
Each student will be responsible for at least one presentation. The 5 units of study we’ll be
covering are:
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Aliens
Children in Science Fiction
Man and Machine (Robots)
Post-Apocalypse/Utopian-Dystopian Societies
Time Travel
Your typed paper should include the following: the name of the film you selected, the highlights
of your discussion, and an explanation of why you chose this film. Your paper should be correctly
formatted with standard margins, typed in 12-point Times New Roman Font, double-spaced, and
be preceded by the following header:
Your Name
Class
Teacher’s Name
Date
Title (this should be the Unit of Study & Title of Selected Film, centered)
** The rubric on the back of this sheet will help guide you as you plan and execute your
presentation. **
Science Fiction
Name: ____________________
Film Presentation Rubric
1.
Student is prepared with the required materials: film, discussion points, and a printed
hardcopy of the presentation.
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2. The film and information presented is relevant and appropriate for the current area of
study.
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3. The film segment shown is a 5 minute clip that enhances the viewer’s understanding of
the unit of study. The segment has been carefully selected and the presenter is fully
prepared to explain/discuss this particular scene.
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4
3
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4. The discussion following the film addresses one or more of the unit’s essential questions.
The presenter can easily explain the film’s relevance and clearly draw comparisons and
connections to the material being studied.
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4
3
2
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5. The presentation is accompanied by a typed paper that lists the film being used, highlights
the points of the discussion, and includes a brief rationale of why the film was selected by
the presenter.
5
4
3
2
1