Reading For The Ages: A Trip From The Past To The Future And Beyond
Leslie Hicks & Judi Haggerty
Scene 1 Title screen with music background . 20 seconds
Scene Two students are working on their own in the media center. Books are open and around them, and they are writing information based on what they read. Continue shot while opening narration plays.
Scene 2 Introduction by Leslie Hicks on history of reading by way of oral storytelling 1 minute
Stories have been a part of society since the beginning of time. They played a significant part in learning, religion, politics, and different forms of thought. By working together on story development, ideas spread. As the forms of storytelling advanced, collaboration continued to take place. We still see the exchange of ideas through stories and reading. This exchange allows for our students to grow and expand their thoughts and learning process.
Scene 3 Students hard at work in media
center, calling other students over to listen to story in progress 1 minute
Scene Student in the center of the shot asks the other student to listen to what they have written so far, as they create their story. The two students bounce ideas off of one another.
Scene 4 Students reading completed stories to
audience sitting enthralled in media center . 1.30 minutes
Scene Student from prior scene reads a portion of their story out loud to the other three students. Fade out volume of students into transition narration while pulling back on the shot.
Scene 5 Transition to present, narrated by Leslie Hicks20 seconds
Transition Narration: As you can see oral storytelling was not only important centuries ago, but is still being used today. It is not as common as it once was, that is true, but it is not a technique that has completely faded from the education of society. As mentioned earlier, methods of sharing stories has evolved and changed as much as the stories themselves have. Counties and schools are now filled with libraries and media centers. Reading has become a critical element of the education process. Schools and teachers are placing more emphasis on independent reading.
Scene 6 --- Students reading in Media Center, classroom, front office 1 minute
Scene: Student asks students reading in the media center: why wont you talk to me? walks to next student hello . Walks to front office .Asks students in lobby, whats going on? .. Still no answer from students Narration to self I just dont get what all the fuss about reading is about Walks away, shaking head
Scene 7 . Walking down empty hall after empty hall --- 30 seconds
Narration (To self) I know they are around here somewhere.. Where did everybody go?
Scene 8 finding a student walking towards media center with their head in a book 1 minute
Scene: Excuse me? . (Gets in front of student) . I said excuse me . What are you doing and where is everybody? Student looks up --- I was reading, and so is everybody else. Narrator Reading. Everybody is reading. Whats the big deal about books? Student --- Come on, we can show you
Scene 9 The purpose of reading. 45 seconds
Scene: I see now why reading is such a great way to spend time. you are not only able to escape for a few hours into an adventure story, or a mystery, but you can learn about other cultures and stuff like motorcycles, movie stars, and monsters too. I think I it is time I joined the reading revolution
Scene 10 What will the future hold? 2-3 minutes
. Question: Do you think you will still be a reader 20 years from now? Question: Do you think printed books will be replaced
If yes, by what? If not, why would printed books be able to stand the test of time.
Question: How would you encourage others to be lifelong readers?
Scene 11 . Transition back to black.. Fade in music/roll credits.
Soundzabound Mill Creek Middle School students/staff Teasley Middle School students/staff Pictures on Storyboard from Clip Art
