Unit 1

How Are We Influenced by Images?

Lesson 1

Self-Check

Special Effects

How do they do it?

How do special effects mislead the viewer?


In this lesson, you will learn about how special effects are created in movies.

Click each coloured row for information about the activity.

Notice photographs and headings on pages 64 to 67 of Literacy in Action.


Answer the first section of questions in Reader's Notebook: Special Effects.




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  1. Download the document Reader's Notebook: Special Effects.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document Reader's Notebook: Special Effects.
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Read pages 64 to 67 of Literacy in Action.


Answer the second section of questions in the Reader's Notebook: Special Effects.

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How to save a file:

  1. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  2. Name your Reader's Notebook: Special Effects in this format: jsmith_specialeffects and save the file to your Documents folder.

Formative Assessment

  1. This worksheet is similar to homework, which is an opportunity to practise important concepts in the lesson. The worksheet is NOT for marks.
  2. However, your teacher may ask you to submit this worksheet to check on your progress so be sure to save it in your Documents folder.
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