ENG3C0 CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT MAKE YOUR OWN NETFLIX SERIES
ENG3C0 CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT
MAKE YOUR OWN NETFLIX SERIES
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Now that we have read a story as a class (Unauthorized Bread by Cory Doctorow) and you have read your own independent books, it is time to apply your knowledge of one of the stories to create your own Netflix series pitch. You may create your Netflix series based on Unauthorized Bread or your independent novel. You should not do both.
Your Netflix series must be at least 4 episodes long. The maximum is 6 episodes. You must use the template provided. You should make a copy of the template in your own drive. Your Netflix series must also include a summary of the show, pictures for each episode, and a “More like this” page where you make suggestions for viewers to watch similar shows (minimum 4 connections). To see examples of already existing Netflix series, visit this page.
You must complete the planner below prior to working on your final draft.
NETFLIX SERIES PLANNER
What is the title of your show? (i.e. what book are you making a Netflix series for?)
The name of my book is the play book
Summarize your story in 4-7 sentences. What will your show be about? Who are the main characters? What is the main conflict? How will you attract your viewers/make them want to watch your show?
Which actors/actresses will you have starring in your show?
What genre will this show be? (i.e. fiction, non fiction, action, adventure, comedy, drama, etc.)
This show is… (use at least 3 reaction words to describe your show’s mood)
(ex. Thrilling, exciting, inspiring, emotional, terrifying, investigative, etc.)
EPISODES (CONSIDER 4-6 OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE STORY)
Episode 1:
What will your episode be about? Which characters will be focused on? What is the major conflict? Setting? What is the main event?
Find a picture that would capture your viewer’s interests and that reflects the main events in the episode. Do not forget to include the link to the picture in the citation section below.
Episode 2:
What will your episode be about? Which characters will be focused on? What is the major conflict? Setting? What is the main event?
Find a picture that would capture your viewer’s interests and that reflects the main events in the episode. Do not forget to include the link to the picture in the citation section below.
Episode 3:
What will your episode be about? Which characters will be focused on? What is the major conflict? Setting? What is the main event?
Find a picture that would capture your viewer’s interests and that reflects the main events in the episode. Do not forget to include the link to the picture in the citation section below.
Episode 4:
What will your episode be about? Which characters will be focused on? What is the major conflict? Setting? What is the main event?
Find a picture that would capture your viewer’s interests and that reflects the main events in the episode. Do not forget to include the link to the picture in the citation section below.
MORE LIKE THIS PAGE – CONNECTIONS
(Think of 4 different shows/movies/books) that someone who likes this series might also like)
TEXT 1
What is the book/movie/show called? Who is the producer/writer? Who are the main characters or actors? Summarize the show in 1-2 sentences. Make sure it is clear in how it is related to your series.
TEXT 2
What is the book/movie/show called? Who is the producer/writer? Who are the main characters or actors? Summarize the show in 1-2 sentences. Make sure it is clear in how it is related to your series.
TEXT 3
What is the book/movie/show called? Who is the producer/writer? Who are the main characters or actors? Summarize the show in 1-2 sentences. Make sure it is clear in how it is related to your series.
TEXT 4
What is the book/movie/show called? Who is the producer/writer? Who are the main characters or actors? Summarize the show in 1-2 sentences. Make sure it is clear in how it is related to your series.
CITATIONS (links to all images and information that you used)
EXPECTATIONS
SUCCESS CRITERIA
LEVEL
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of content (e.g., forms of text; strategies used when listening and speaking, reading, writing, and viewing and representing; elements of style; literary terminology, concepts, and theories; language conventions)
I am able to select 4-6 key moments from the story to make a Netflix series pitch
I have demonstrated a strong understanding of my selected text by mentioning key moments, themes, characters, and conflicts within my Netflix series pitch
THINKING
Use of planning skills (e.g., generating ideas, gathering information, focusing research, organizing information)
I have completed all parts of the planning process prior to submitting my final draft
I am able to select relevant and appropriate images to capture the viewers’ interest
COMMUNICATION
Communication for different audiences and purposes (e.g., use of appropriate style, voice, point of view) in oral, graphic,and written forms, including media forms
I am able to summarize at least 4 main events in my selected text in 3-5 sentences.
My summaries are concise and effectively capture the interest of my viewer
My Netflix series pitch looks and sounds like a real Netflix series
APPLICATION
Making connections within and between various contexts (e.g., between the text and personal knowledge and experience, other texts, and the world outside school)
I am able to make appropriate connections between my selected text and at least 4 others to make recommendations for other texts individuals might like
I have made 4 recommendations that share similar themes, conflicts, and characters to my selected text
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