Throughout the course of Term 2, Year 10 students explored, in their English lessons, the notion of whether or not texts are accurate versions of reality or merely representations of reality. This question burned in their minds as we explored the concept via a discussion of Documentaries, which are often perceived as factual, realistic texts. But are they? Is any text neutral in its exploration of the world?
Students examined two styles of Documentaries - subjective and objective. They learnt that objective documentaries attempt to present as factual and realistic a story as they possibly can. We analysed the documentary, Spellbound which traces the lives of eight American teenagers in the lead up to the American National Spelling Bee Championships.
Students examined two styles of Documentaries - subjective and objective. They learnt that objective documentaries attempt to present as factual and realistic a story as they possibly can. We analysed the documentary, Spellbound which traces the lives of eight American teenagers in the lead up to the American National Spelling Bee Championships.