Dangers of Fast Food Project

Group Members: ______________________________

Students will produce a 3-4 minute (maximum length) commercial written for a young teenage audience, highlighting the dangers of fast food.

Commercial must clearly include:At least 3 health dangers of eating fast food Explain how they affect at least 3 areas

of healthScripted dialogue that states more than

5 facts or statistics to support your claims

Credits, music, subtitles stating facts (that can be read easily)

MLA format bibliography with 4 or more sourcesEach group member actively participating in

acting, editing and filming

During the task you must complete the pre film brainstorming sheet as a group

My Project Checklist:

I have carefully researched the short term dangers of fast food

I have carefully researched the long term health consequences

I have documented my research in MLA Format in a bibliography

I have written a storyboard with dialogue including 3 dangers of fast food and 3 life style diseases

I have practiced my skit before filming

My commercial skit dialogue uses exceptional facial and verbal expression

My commercial skit dialogue is loud and clear enough to be heard easily by the audience

I made my commercial for a teenage audience

Commercial includes excellent facts and statistics to support claims

All members of my group are involved equally.

My commercial demonstrates that I can use media effectively, e.g. use of camera skills, formatting skills and editing skills

Best Commercials Top Picks will be shown in the cafeteria during lunch and break times