Task: You and a partner will write and present in a movie an infomercial for healthy living.
What’s an infomercial?
Also known as “paid programs,” infomercials are commercials presented in the format of a television program.
Please watch an example.
First, you will write the script. Your script should include the following (you do not have to follow this order):
1. You don’t feel well or are sick
2. Symptoms
3. Some physical activities one should do to get / stay in shape
4. An expression of discouragement / encouragement
5. Mention healthy eating habits
6. Say what you should avoid
7. Justify your recommendations (good for you, etc.)
Then, you will record your movie and edit it on the computer.
Your grade will be based on the following rubric. Therefore:
- Practice your pronunciation
- Use as much chapter 7 vocabulary as you can
- Be sure to act out the symptoms, exercises, eating, etc. Your performance is important!
SCORE (45 points)
Structure 10-9 8-7 6-5 4-3 2-1
Script Vocabulary 5 4 3 2 1
Content 5 4 3 2 1
Performance 5 4 3 2 1
Pronunciation 10-9 8-7 6-5 4-3 2-1
Presentation
Comprehensibility 5 4 3 2 1
Quality of movie 5 4 3 2 1
TOTAL / 45
Due Dates:
- Script needs to be finished by Monday April 20th.
- Final project (script + movie) is due on April 27th. (Dates are subject to change)