Martavious K.

Johnson
Spring 2016
Book Trailer Storyboard
Book: Teaching with Poverty in Mind

Title Slide:
Composition: Red Background with White Lettering (Stencil, Size 48pt. Font)Teaching with Poverty in Mind
By: Eric Jensen
Time: Approximately 6 seconds
Transition: Fade into Black into Scene 1
Narration: None

Scene 1: Introduction

Composition: Narrator (Martavious) sitting in a chair holding the book.

Narrator sits facing the camera with beige sheer and paneled curtains in the
background.
Type of Shot: Medium

Framing: Subject in the middle of the frame, looking straight on to the

camera.
Time: Approximately 30 seconds
Transition: Fade into Next Image
Audio: Narrator Speaking

Narration: Do you work in a lower income school with students that live in
poverty stricken homes? Are you able to reach each of these learners in this
classroom in order for them to reach their full potential? Teaching with
Poverty in Mind is an informational text written by veteran educator and
brain expert, Eric Jensen. In the text, Jensen examines how poverty acts as a
learning barrier and how educators should address these issues.

Scene 2:

Composition: Students View being obstructed by Poverty

Type of Shot: Still Image
Framing: Subject is in the middle of the frame
Time: Approximately 45 seconds
Transition: Fade to next image
Audio: Narration

Narration: In the classroom, there is an extreme difference between the brain

functioning of affluent students and students of lower socioeconomic
statuses (SES). This difference includes lacking social skills, linguistic
abilities and overall intelligence due to the lack of resources had by those
students from lower socioeconomic statuses. Students of lower SES also
come with an increased amount of stress. This stress stems from a lack of
nurturing at home. The classrooms atmosphere must be tolerable and
inclusive of all students from all backgrounds in order for students to feel at
home in the school environment.

Scene 3:

Composition: Student Signing Up For Extracurricular Activities

Type of Shot: Still Image
Framing: Subject is in the middle of the frame
Time: Approximately 34 seconds
Transition: Fade to next image
Audio: Narration

Narration: To circumvent the sometimes apparent disconnect, teachers must

make a cognizant effort to learn their students inside and outside of the
classroom. This is done by meeting parents, visiting the neighborhoods
surrounding the schools, and actively supporting students in any
extracurricular activities in which they participate. This shows the students
that their teachers have an interest in their achievements in the classroom
and possess a genuine care and concern for their well-being, development,
and accolades.

Scene 4:

Composition: Students Getting Off Bus Heading Home

Type of Shot: Still Image
Framing: Subject is in the middle of the frame
Time: Approximately 37 seconds
Transition: Fade to next image
Audio: Narration

There is only so much that can be done during an eight hour school day. The
rest has to happen at home. In the same respect, teachers must contact
parents and let them know these things because it takes more than just
school or home to make sure our underserved students excelit takes a
combination of both. Lastly, teachers must be strong-willed and purposeful.
Our students need us more than many of my colleagues realize. We hold the
ability to influence students to want more than what they see around them.

Scene 5:

Composition: Success Road Sign

Type of Shot: Still Image
Framing: Subject is in the middle of the frame
Time: Approximately 47 seconds
Transition: Fade to next image
Audio: Narration

Narration: Students of lower SES typically score significantly lower than their
well-off peers on standardized tests due to academic achievements. This is
just a trend, which means this facet can be reversed if these students are
being fostered in a positive manner. SHARE is an acronym that Jensen
describes as being effective and promising in the betterment of students of
lower SES. Support of the whole child, Hard data, Accountability,
Relationship building, and an Enrichment mindset are all factors necessary to
achieve this achievable task.

Scene 6:

Composition: Image of Novels Cover

Type of Shot: Still Image

Framing: Subject is in the middle of the frame
Time: Approximately 15 seconds
Transition: Fade to Credits Slide
Audio: Narration

Narration: There is no magic button to change the challenges faced by our

disadvantaged children, but Jensen gives a guide to help enrich the minds
and lives of all students.

End Credits
Composition: Black Background with white letters (Baskerville Old Face)
Type of Shot: Slides
Time: approx. 25 sec.
Transition: Fade between slides, then fade to black
Audio: Instrumental background music
Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen
Published by ASCD in 2009
Narration by: Martavious K. Johnson
Images found at:
Seated Man:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com
Poverty in the Classroom:
https://www.philippinesbasiceducation.us
Student signing up for Extra-curricular Activities:
https://www.lifelystudent.com
Students Getting Off Bus Heading Home:

http://www.bigstockphoto.com
Success Road Sign:
http://www.buenaparkhs.org
Image of Novels Cover:

http://www.ascd.org

Martavious K. Johnson Columbus State University FRIT 7233 Spring 2016