Lesson+Plan+-+Spooky+Stories


 * Artwork** - I work with our Art Teacher. Every October she has the children create a Spooky Story picture using crayon and watercolor.

The stories are edited and rewritten. The students produce a final copy of the story. This is usually handwritten.
 * Writing** - The students used the template below to write their Spooky Stories. They may change the wording as needed to write their story.


 * Filming** - I use a video camera on a tripod in front of a Green Screen. I also wrap an additional green screen around their shoulders. This gives the video the floating head effect. This does require editing. The pictures are imported into iMovie first, and then the Green Screen footage is added.

There is an iPad App Called Green Screen FX. You will again stage the children in front of the Green (or Blue) Screen. Then you are able to upload the background picture that you want to use and then record the child reading their story. I have not used this App as yet, but it would make Green Screen effects much easier as it combines the video and background as you record.