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toc =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = Presention (Oral Presentation):Content (30%),Speaks Clearly (10%),Enthusiasm (10%),Collaboration with Peers (20%),Posture and Eye-Contact (10%),Preparedness (20%) ||
 * Goal || To create an E! Investigates episode of Susie Salmon's murder by focusing on the points of view and conflicts of her family and friends. Understanding: Characters have external and internal conflicts ||
 * Role || You and your group are interns hoping to gain a permanent position at E! by getting your episode idea chosen for the next E! Investigates episode ||
 * Audience || You and your group need to impress the producers at E! to prove that you have the skills to earn a permanent job at E! ||
 * Setting || The producers at E! are searching for new episode ideas and have challenged you and your fellow interns to prove that you deserve a job at E! ||
 * Presentation || You will create a 10 to 15 minute clip of the potential episode using iMovie to present at a producers meeting. ||
 * Standards || Product (iMovie):Content (30%), Storyboard(10%), Originality (15%),Visual/Audio(10%), ,Evidence (20%),Collaboration with Peers (15%)

=Introduction= People like you love unsolved mysteries. That is why, after college, you decided to find a job that engulfed you into the world of mystery and thrill-catching stories. In just a few months you snagged an internship at E! Investigates, where they focus on finding unsolved mysteries to tell in an episode of their show. You absolutely love this internship opportunity and are hoping to get a chance to gain a permanent position at E!. = = =Task= Congratulations! You and your fellow interns have been working hard at E! (Entertainment Television) and you now have the opportunity to gain a permanent position. The producers are looking for new ideas for the next E! Investigates episode. You and your fellow interns have been coming up with ideas for days and have finally stumbled upon a worthwhile story: the mysterious and shocking murder of 14-year old Susie Salmon in 1973. It's been ten years since her murder but her family and friends are still affected by it. You will create an episode that captures the emotions, conflicts, and points of view of Susie's family and friends from the day of her murder until now. Don't forget that you are trying to engage and impress the producers so evidence from the story is necessary. Your future job is in your hands. Work hard, but have fun!

=Conclusion= All your hard work paid off! The E! Producers have picked your episode idea to run on television and you have earned your well-deserved permanent position at E!. Although it may have been hard work, you got to see first-hand how stories such as Susie Salmon's death affect family members and friends of the deceased and missing. People face their own conflicts and issues after a loved-one or dear friend faces their own. You have now seen this with Susie's family and friends and are now given the time to reflect on the conflicts you have faced in your life so far. Have they been caused by other people's conflicts? Have your conflicts affected others?

=Process = __** Step 1: Planning **__  Now that you and your fellow interns have read //The Lovely Bones// by Alice Sebold, you are ready to work on your episode for E! Investigates. Before jumping right into filming, it is best to do some planning. Pick one member of the group to write or type out the planning based on the following steps: A. Among your group members discuss which characters you would like to include in your episode. Be thinking about which characters were affected by Susie’s death the most. What characters would make your episode more engaging and interesting for the producers and viewers to watch? You should choose at least four characters. You have a large list to choose from: Jack Salmon Abigail Salmon Lindsey Salmon Buckley Salmon George Harvey Len Fenerman Ray Singh Ruana Singh Ruth Connors Samuel Heckler Grandma Lynn If you think of any other characters besides those on the list, feel free to include them in your episode. Just make sure that the novel gives you enough information about them in order to really use them in the episode for the purpose you are trying to make.  B. Now with your characters chosen, discuss what events you would like to portray and discuss in the episode with these characters. Focus on the conflict ([|Conflict(2).ppt]) that your chosen characters faced in the novel after Susie’s death. Make a list of possible events/conflicts (in order) that you will possibly discuss in the episode. Here are a few you could choose from, but don't limit yourself to these ideas. Explore the novel and think of more that may be interesting for your episode: Rape and murder of Susie Jack's pursuit of murderer Lindsey's relationship with Samuel Abigail's infidelity Life of Susie's love interest after her death (Ray Singh) Ruth's obsession with the dead Ruth's interesting relationship with Susie Actions of George Harvey after murder C. With characters and possible events in place, discuss who will be portraying who in the episode. Who will be each character? Who will be the narrator or interviewer of the characters? Do you need more people than those in your group for the episode? Also discuss the jobs needed with the actual filming: Director/Producer, Camera Operator, Script Writer, Storyboard Artist, Audio/Lighting, or any other roles your group believes will be important. Begin to become acquainted with your [|roles]. D. After discussing and planning out these details, please hand your planning work to the top producer, Ms. Martemucci, for approval.  Although your group may have decided on one script writer, the whole group needs to be involved in the process. If no one in your group of interns has ever written a script, don’t worry. Script writing can be easy once you [|learn about it]. A. Once you have gained some knowledge on script writing, think about how you want to plan the script out. Are you going to have a narrator or [|interviewer]? Both can be used in a documentary film ([|DocumentaryFilm1.pdf]), which is essentially the kind of episode you are making. Think about how each one will effect how you write your script and in the overall look of your episode to help with your decision. This is an example of an [|E! Investigates episode] for this project using a narrator. This was created by Ms. Martemucci. B. Begin writing your script. Have the script writer be the one writing or typing out the script, but every intern should be involved in coming up with ideas for what characters and the narrator/interviewer says. The script should be written in a length that would make your episode run for 10-15 minutes. Also keep in mind that the script is used as a resource tool as you are filming. If an actor happens to stray from the actual lines on the paper and improvise, that is okay. This script is to help your group get ideas down. C. Once the script is written and every member of the group agrees with it, make sure each intern gets a copy of it. This will allow everyone to practice their lines before filming begins. Also give a copy to the top producer for her to look over. __**Step 3: Storyboard. **__  Making a storyboard will help your group in planning how your episode will look. When you go to edit and create your episode, everything will be roughly planned out on your storyboard for you to follow. A. First you must become acquainted with how to make a [|storyboard]. Spend some time learning what helpful pieces you can put on your [|storyboard] as well as its overall purpose. B. Have the storyboard artist for the group go to the top producer for some storyboard organizers ([|storyboard3.pdf]), or download one onto a group member’s computer and print some copies off. You will definitely need more than one copy so either print out a few and then photocopy or photocopy one of the storyboards given to your group from the top producer. C. Have one member of the group fill out the storyboard, but the whole group needs to be involved in the process so everyone understands how to analyze the storyboard when it comes to editing and creating your episode. Pass in the storyboard to the top producer for her to see what your group has planned. She will give it back with feedback before you begin filming. Note: The storyboard doesn’t need to be perfect. Like the script, it is a rough idea of how your group wants your episode to look. If ideas change while filming, that is okay. The top producer just wants to see you planning out possibilities for your episode before you begin filming and editing. D. Once the storyboard is approved by the top producer, your group will begin recognizing what locations, props, etc will be needed for the making of the episode. Make a list for yourselves about who will be bringing what, how you will get access to the film locations, etc. Also be thinking of the equipment you will be needing for the filming: camcorder tripod, microphone, lighting, etc. If your group has decided to use some still shots for your film and you need graphics, use the websearch tool, [|Creative Commons]. This site clearly states if you have permission for use of graphics. Make sure to find the information of how to cite the graphics in your film. It is provided on the Creative Commons site. If any questions, ask the top producer. Note: If your group doesn’t have access to a camcorder, a digital camera with video setting or laptop with a camera can work too. __**Step 4: Filming **__  After all that planning, it is finally time to [|film your episode]! Have fun with it. Explore angles, different locations, props, etc. Make the episode unique to your group's ideas. Remember to use your script and storyboard as guides to your filming. __**Step 5: Editing/Creating **__  Now that you have done the filming, it is time to edit and create your episode with transitions, sound effects, credits, etc. A. To edit your film, you will be using iMovie. Before using the program, learn more about it and all its interesting features that you can use. Watch [|video tutorials] on different aspects of iMovie that your group thinks will be needed for your episode. B. Remember to have some sort of credit section at the end of your movie. Your group is responsible for at least crediting //The Lovely Bones//, and any graphics that you found and used from Creative Commons. Please use the [|MLA citation format] to cite //The Lovely Bones//, and cite any graphics in the form in which the Creative Common site states. You can and are encouraged to give credit to each actor in the film and their role. C. At some point during editing, each member should fill out a [|Status Check Form.doc] to let the top producer know how the episode is coming along as well as how each member has been contributing to the making of the episode. Each member of the group should sign one another’s forms to let the top producer know that the entire group agrees on how the process has been going. D. Export your episode onto your desktop. Make sure to choose an appropriate size for uploading (medium or mobile will probably work the best). Have your group create a [|Motionbox] account and upload your episode using the steps that the site provides. __**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Step 6: Presentation **__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Your E! Investigates episode is finally complete! Your group has worked hard and you now deserve a chance to present your episode to the producers at E!. A. As a group, write a presentation that you will give about your episode to the producers at E!. Be thinking about [|tips] to creating and giving a presentation. Present your information thinking that the producers have never heard about the story of Susie Salmon’s death. Your job is to tell the producers about it briefly and why it should be made into the next E! Investigates episode. Make sure each member of the group has a part in the presentation. B. Once the presentation is created, practice! Practicing will make the presentation run smoother and let the producers know that you are knowledgeable about your episode and firmly believe that your episode should be chosen. __**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Step 7: The Big Day **__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Now it is time to present your episode to the producers and E!. Think of [|tips] for how to present. Be confident as you present. Let your body language show that you are excited about what your group has created for E! Investigates. You want to sell it to the producers. You have worked so hard, and this is your chance to prove it.
 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Step 2: Scriptwriting __**