Reading Stories: Characters And Settings

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Coronet Film and Video

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 5Jan70 · MP20579 (Jul-Dec 1970) Copyright holder: Coronet Instructional Films, a division of Esquire, Inc

Description: How a good stroyteller makes characters come to life in particular settings by describing what they look like, what they sound like, what they do, and the effects they have on each other. Includes examples from "Onion-John, " "Myeko's Gift, " "Captains Courageous, " and "Fawn In the Forest.", Examines photographically and through literary narration the major characterizations and settings of four children's books to emphasize that a good story brings characters and settings to life. Analyzes a portrayal of the title character in Onion John and listens to the words and thoughts of Myeko in Myeko's Gift. Observes reactions to settings and characters in Captains Courageous and Fawn in the Forest.

Complete Record: How a good stroyteller makes characters come to life in particular settings by describing what they look like, what they sound like, what they do, and the effects they have on each other. Includes examples from "Onion-John, " "Myeko's Gift, " "Captains Courageous, " and "Fawn In the Forest.", Examines photographically and through literary narration the major characterizations and settings of four children's books to emphasize that a good story brings characters and settings to life. Analyzes a portrayal of the title character in Onion John and listens to the words and thoughts of Myeko in Myeko's Gift. Observes reactions to settings and characters in Captains Courageous and Fawn in the Forest.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.