DOCUMENTARIES

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Welcome To OUR
English Class!
LEARNING COMPETENCY
The learner expresses one’s
beliefs/convictions based on a
material viewed.
 1. Poetic
Documentary
2. Expository
types of Documentary
3. Participatory
documentaries Documentary
4. Observational
Documentary
poetic documentary

emphasizes mood, tone, and

visual images
striking images that tell a story
without having to use words or
verbal context.
Olympia (1983)
EXPOSITORY DOCUMENTARY

Usually includes historical

events
Use of photos and facts as
pieces of evidence to
support an argument

The Dust Bowl (2012)

participatory documentary

interaction between the

documentary filmmakers and
the subject
captures real emotional
response and interaction
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
observational DOCUMENTARY

a style of documentary
where cinematographers
do not interrupt or
interview the subject/s

Primary (1960)
 summative
assessment
 Directions: Watch this documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=izMarhv1G5U . After watching the video,
write a short paragraph on a ½ sheet of paper
by answering the question: How does
poverty affect children?

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