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The History of the Movies Choice Board

THE LIST
List the 10 most important movies of all time. Write a paragraph to explain your choices.
20 points / MOVIE ART
Create a DVD box cover for one of the movies in your notes.
20 points / GAME TIME
Use the names of famous actors, actresses, and movies to create a crossword puzzle. Include at least 20 clues.
25 points / WHICH CAME FIRST?
Which do you think is most accurate?
·  Movies reflect a society
·  Movies create a society
Explain your reasoning.
20 points
THE FORGOTTEN ONES
Make a list of important actors/actresses not included in your notes. Add at least 2 people for each decade, beginning with the 1920s.
25 points / MOVIES IN TIME
Use your notes to create a timeline of movie history.
30 points / THE ALPHABET
List words associated with the history of the movies (A-Z).
25 points / THE PICTURES
Using pictures from famous movies from all time periods, create a collage that illustrates the history of the movies.
30 points
UNCLE SAM GOES TO THE THEATRE
Do you think the government should be able to censor the movies? Take a stand and include at least 3 reasons for your opinion.
20 points / SURVEY
Find out what percentage of the PRIDE Academy teachers have seen each of the movies listed in the American Film Institute’s Top 10,
30 points / NOW AND THEN
Make a venn diagram that shows the similarities and differences among the movies of 3 different time periods. Each section of the diagram must have at least 2 entries.
35 points / MOVIES IN THE MAIL
Create a postage stamp to commemorate the best actor/actress of all time.
20 points
TEST TIME
Write 5 multiple choice questions about the history of the movies.
20 points / THE BCHS FILM FESTIVAL
Create an advertisement encouraging teenagers to attend a classic movie festival. Include at least 3 movies.
25 points / ON YOUR OWN
Create a project of your own. Be sure to get Mrs. Cunningham’s okay before you start work.
See Mrs. C / HOLLYWOOD GOES TO WAR
List at least 5 modern movies that might be considered as 1940s-type war propaganda. Explain your choices.
30 points

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