Sample Viewing Guide for a Video Presentation

(Note: Pausing techniques can be used for predicting or analyzing.)

Name: ____________________

Class: ____________________

Date: ____________________

Video Title and Source: _________________________

Pre-viewing

Before you watch the video, consider the following questions: What do you expect to see in this video? Consider specific places and sights, who the main characters will be, and what the opening scene might be.

As You View the Video

As you view the video, note the following: The main actors, where and when the story takes place, the major scenes and conflicts, and any interesting visual or sound techniques.

After Viewing the Video

First Impressions:

• What seems important to you about the video?
• What message was presented? Who was the target audience?
• When you think about this video, what images, sounds, characters, or situations come to mind?
• Did you identify with any character or situation in the video?
• What effect did the presentation have on you?

Second Thoughts:

• Is there any significance to the title?
• Was the setting important and if so, how?
• Who are the people in the video? Are they realistic? Are they stereotypes?
• What qualities did the major characters possess? Did they behave in predictable ways? How effective was the acting?
• Did the plot maintain your interest and why or why not? What were the major conflicts?
• What does the story suggest is important?
• Were there any interesting production techniques and how would you describe them?
• Who created this video?
• Does the video contain any bias or stereotyping of different people or issues?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the video? Would you recommend it to a particular audience and why or why not?
• How did this video affect your understanding of life or an issue? On what topic would you create a video (and why)?