Story Island!

More incredibly descriptive stories from Story Island!

In my opinion...

Another fascinating episode of the radio show where young writers send in their thoughts and opinions on current topics in the media.

RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL!

And here it is...

A 'Learning about Light' story!

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Please take the time to check out some of these awesome light and shadow slideshows highlighting the awesome stuff we discovered in science this term.

Life as a Refugee?

After following the journey of Mereeta (A refugee fleeing a civil war) we decided to record our own accounts based on the adventure we took part in. Here are some of our recordings.

Script to Film to potential Award...

The process of making a film is a long and detailed process. Here we have Coe's script followed by the final cut.

The original script:

MY NOTES / PLANNING:

Plagiarism

Characters : Head Teacher and Teacher , two children named Jake and Nike. Audience.

About a competition against the best poster about bullying.

FILM SCRIPT 1: dramatised skit

One day in a school, the Head Teacher announced that a competition about bullying poster was being held, and the winner gets $10,000.

Act 1, Scene 1

Head Teacher: ok people, there is a competition being held today of a bully poster. the winner will get $10 000

Jake-Wow! A competition! Haven't had one of those for a long! Hmm, a bully poster…..  I have a great idea! (point finger to head) I’m sure I’m going to win the prize!

Nikki -Yes! Finally a competition! I need to get the prize while I have the chance, but I have no ideas for a bully poster.(drop head down)  

(Jake and Nike both get their chromebooks and start typing and pretend to edit)

Jake-Ok so I want this to be like that...and that there..and done!

Nikki-Hmmm….Errrrr…….Ahhhh !!!!!!!!

Act 2 Scene 2

Jake-Yes! Finally finished! All I need to do now is to print it out!

Nikki-No ideas yet! I need to get one. Wait...wasn’t Jake doing the poster too? Ah, I’ve got an idea…. ( show screen ‘hacking into Jake 1097 computer’)

( show Nike’s evil smirk )

(Jake printing at the printer Nike comes to the printer too)

Jake feels weird that Nike had finished early and has a frown on his face even though Nike was just smiling or a smirk.

Act 3 Scene 3

Head Teacher-Hello everyone! Welcome to our very first bully poster competition! there will be 19 children entering today!

( 10 minutes later)

Head Teacher- 18 th will be Nikki Williams and 19 th will be Jake Middle  up on stage to reveal their posters!

(Nike goes up on stage)

Head Teacher-Well Nikki , that was definitely the best poster for now!

(Jake’s tears drops)

Head Teacher-Jake is next up! Come on up!

(audience claps)

(But Jake runs away)

HeadTeacher- Well, I guess Nike has won!

Act 4 Scene 4

(the next day the Teacher notices that Nikki had plagiarized Jake’s idea and sends both of them to the head Teacher)

( Nikki and Jake walks to the office)

(both baby fights on the corridor but when the head Teacher comes they quickly stops)

Head Teacher-Why has this happened?

(silence)

Teacher-As a punishment I will take your play time off for the whole term Nikki. And give Jake your prize of $10,000.

Nikki -Nothing is good for you when you plagiarize .(grunt)

Jake-If you would never do that again, I will trust you again.

(1term later)

(Jake and Nikki smiling and disappearing)

Teacher-I am the the Teacher and here is the greatest example for a plagiarism simulation and this ending may not occur  and may be a tragedy so there is no real good when you do this.

End of Movie/Film

EDIT 1:

Act 4 Scene 4

(the next day the Teacher notices that Nike had plagiarized Jake’s idea and sends both of them to the head Teacher)

Teacher- What have you been doing Nikki? I am very disappointed of what you have done! there are going to be some consequences ahead of you. I need to have some words with you in the headmaster's office.

,

Head Teacher-What have you done Nikki Williams?

(silence)

Teacher-As a punishment I will take your play time off for the whole term Nikki.And hand over Jake’s  prize of $10,000.

( Come out of the headmasters office. )

7y

Nikki-Nothing is good for you when you plagiarize .(grunt)

Jake-If you would never do that again, I will trust you again.

(1term later)

Jake-Nike, lets have a play date!

Nikki-Why would I ever say no! I have learned from my lesson.

(Jake and Nikki high five each other then disappear.

FILM SCRIPT 2: talk to camera section -

Ending scene

Teacher- So, this was a great ending for such tragedy. Although you may not end in a very pleasant way and can end in a worse tragedy so please do not do it.

Jake crying

Teacher-  As you can see when you plagiarize you hurt other people's feelings so don't do it. If you hack it means you are stealing other people’s work and wasting their time.

‘SOCRATIC’ EDIT 2

Ending scene

Teacher- So, this was a great ending for such a serious matter. Although you may not end in a very pleasant way and can end in a worse situation so avoid doing it.

Jake crying

Teacher-  As you can see when you plagiarize, you hurt other people's feelings which could cause serious trouble. If you hack, it means you are stealing other people’s work and taking their hard work.

The final film:

The Perfect Button!

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We can save the world!

Jacob's video sends a clear message! Maybe we should start listening to the voices!

Monochromatic Marvel!

Hey Reader,

Please take some time to watch this incredible monochrome movie created by Jacob.

How good was that!

Filming continues!

On set with the Film Club!

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a film...Well wonder no longer, because here is some footage from behind the scenes !

 

The Garden of Guided Reading!

Mr Tseng took his class to the natural world for a spot of reading today - what a great idea!

The magic of pictures!

Please take some time to check out these incredible photographs from Yusuke!

What is the message?

Here is a fantastic film script from Arya. But what is the message behind the script?

Zoe is a normal 10 year old girl who is on her computer  when she comes across an online game that she decides to play. She soon gets a message from someone she dosen’t know and decides to open it up.

ACT 1 SCENE 1

Zoe:  Hmmm… what should I do......... Oh! This game looks fun ( goes on game)

Zoe: Oh! look you can send messages to other people. ( around 5 minutes into the game she gets a message)  Ummm… I have already gotten a message ( says it in an nervous yet excited way)

( Zoe opens up the message)

Aiden: ( within the game)   Hi, my name is Aiden and I am th same age as you and go to the same school as you!

Zoe:   Oh! Cool! ( she replys)  Hi my name is Zoe and I never knew that there was boy named Aiden in my year. But anyway  I think we should be friends-

Zoe’s mum:   Honey! Tea is ready and who are you talking to?

Zoe:  Coming! One second...

Zoe:  Sorry Aiden, I have to have dinner now I will talk to you later… how about 7:00?

Aiden:  Oh thats perfect, I have to tell you a few things… Bye!

ACT 1 SCENE 2

( Zoe has just finished dinner and goes back on to her computer to talk with Aiden)

Zoe: ( Zoe thinks to her self)  I wander what Aiden wanted to tell me… I’m sure it will be something positive right?? Anyway! he is online now.

Zoe:  Hey Aiden you will have to be quick because I need to do my art and chemistry homework. So, what did you want to tell me?

Aiden: Oh, right um yeah so, it is bad news, so you know you friends at school…

Zoe:  Yeah, why?

Aiden: They told me at school yesterday that um, they kind of don’t want to be friends with you anymore.

Zoe: What?! But, but they are my best, best friends they would never say that!

Aiden: Well that is what they told me and, don’t you trust me?

Zoe: Ofcourse I believe you, but i really thought that I could trust them… ( tears start to form in her eyes)

Aiden: And don’t get me started on what the headmaster said about you…

Zoe: What?

Aiden: Ok hear me out. He said that he feels um…

Zoe: Tell me!

Aiden: Fine, he said that he feels ashemed and embarrased with the facts that you actullay go to our school.

Zoe: Wha… tt… b...b… but… he wouldn’t say that… would he??

Aiden: I’m sorry…

Zoe: It’s ok..

Aiden: One more thing everybody at school thinks that your fat. Your hairy, Your a delinquent really, nobody wants to be around you.

Aiden: Do you really want to know the truth.

Zoe: Yes! Tell me!

Aiden: They all want you to DIE IN HELL!!!

Aiden: Just face it Zoe your life is pointless!

Zoe: ( zoe’s face goes pale) ( In her head : All of her friends voices saying all of those harsh words) They were all right. My life is pointless. I am useless…

( Zoe walks towards the bathroom , and closes the door slowly while a tear falls down her cheek)

Clip Reel Creation!

Dear Reader,

If you have ever wondered how to create the perfect movie, then look no further than these guides to angles, shots, lighting and sound.