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LESSON 3
MOVIE CRITIQUE
Reading Assignment: Dodge’s “Gathering for Gladys” (page 202) and “Rockport’s Guru of Granite” (page 191)
Writing Assignments:
1. Write a paragraph summarizing each Dodge article
2. Write a four paragraph
Movie Critique
(see below).
One part of this lesson is to learn how to write a Movie Critique. A Movie Critique is a form of writing in which a personal opinion is expressed about a movie. Review the enclosed outline and sample of a Movie Critique. When this material has been reviewed, go to a film rental store and rent one of the following movies: TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, AFRICAN QUEEN, MODERN TIMES, HAROLD AND MAUD, TOPSY TURBY, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, STRICTLY BALLROOM, CITIZEN KANE, CASABLANCA, CHINATOWN or O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? After watching the movie, please submit a four-paragraph critique based on the movie watched. As always, be sure to check the COMPOSITION WRITING AIDS before writing this paper.
KEYS TO WRITING THE MOVIE CRITIQUE
OVERALL DESIGN
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH: Open with issue and the Subject followed by Who, What, When, Where, and Why followed by the Thesis w/Main Points |
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of lst Main Point w/Specific Example at least 3 sentences long |
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of 2nd Main Point w/specific Example at least 3 sentences long |
CONCLUSION: Final summary and related-opinions |
THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:
The introductory paragraph for the Movie Critique has 4 major elements:
1. always open with
subject
of the paper followed by the
issue
2. add
5Ws
(who, what, when, where, and why) of the subject
3. follow with
thesis
statement
which is the writer’s opinion of the subject
4. conclude with at least 2
main points
as to why the opinion is valid
The most important element in writing a Movie Critique is a workable thesis statement. Below are 2 sample thesis statements:
SUBJECT: The plot of the WIZARD OF OZ OPINION: is a remarkable MAIN POINTS: because it is political sub-text and memorable message. |
SUBJECT: The theme of GONE WITH THE WIND OPINION: is a poor MAIN POINTS: because it does not begin to convey the message of Margaret Mitchell’s huge novel and the central thesis of the novel is lost. |
THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH:
The first body paragraph of a Movie Critique has 2 elements: a full discussion of the lst main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 1st main point.
THE SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH:
The second body paragraph of a Movie Critique has 2 elements: a full discussion of the 2nd main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 2nd main point.
THE CONCLUSION:
The concluding paragraph of a Movie Critique should briefly summarize all the issues under discussions. Any additional opinions on the subject would be appropriate at this time as well as any final conclusions.
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LESSON4
RESEARCH ESSAY
Reading Assignment: Dodge’s “Johnson county Dreamin’” (page 186) and “The Jilting of Katherine Anne Porter” (page 183)
Writing Assignments:
1. Write a paragraph summarizing each Dodge article
2. Write a four paragraph Research Essay (see below).
One part of this lesson is to review one of the basic elements of expository writing, the essay. In this lesson the Research Essay will be studied. A Research Essay is a form of writing in which a personal opinion is expressed about a subject. Review the enclosed outline and sample of a Research Essay. After reviewing this material, please submit a four paragraph Research Essay on a famous painting, monument or statue. Check the COMPOSITION WRITING AIDS before writing this paper.
KEYS TO WRITING THE RESEARCH ESSAY
OVERALL DESIGN
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH: Subject with the issue followed by the Who, What, When, Where, and Why on Subject + Thesis w/Main Points
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of 1st Main Point w/Specific Example at least 3 sentences long
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of 2nd Main Point w/Specific Example at least 3 sentences long
CONCLUSION:
Summarize the key elements of the essay and add any other relevant information
THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:
The introductory paragraph for the Research Essay opens with subject of the essay followed by the issue. Next is the thesis followed by the paper’s main points
Below are 2 sample thesis statements:
ISSUE with the SUBJECT: Giving to the Cancer Society of America |
OPINION: should be discouraged because |
MAIN POINTS: only 1% of the proceeds go to cancer patients and the society is a scam |
SUBJECT: Attending Six Flags’ Fright Night |
OPINION: is good because |
MAIN POINTS: the haunted house is remarkable and the Halloween show is exceptionally entertaining |
THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH:
The first body paragraph of a Classification Essay has 2 elements: a full discussion of the 1st main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 1st main point. This body paragraph must end with citation (see example below).
THE SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH:
The second body paragraph of a Classification Essay has 2 elements: a full discussion of the 2nd main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 2nd main point. This body paragraph must end with citation (see example below).
THE CONCLUSION:
Summarize the key elements of the essay and add any other relevant information
Lee Bee English 1301 Lesson 4 October 22, 201? Men in Rock Mount Rushmore is a well-known iconic and patriotic monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota that has been visited by Americans for generations. Located at 13000 South Dakota Highway 244, Keystone, SD 57751, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial was the brainchild of South Dakota historian Doane Robinson who conceived the idea in 1923 to commemorate important individuals in American history. In 1924, Robinson persuaded sculptor Gutzon Borglum to take on the massive project and Borglum spent the rest of his life creating the gigantic granite heads of four American presidents who in turn represent four crucial eras of American history. The 60-foot heads are of George Washington (1732–1799), Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919), and Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). Visiting the Mount Rushmore National Memorial should be encouraged because it helps Americans understand American history and appreciate Borglum’s extraordinary achievement. American history is highlighted in this colossal rock formation. The most prominent head is that of George Washington who is honored for his crucial leadership in the American Revolution and as the 1st President of the United States. Thomas Jefferson is rightly next to Washington for his role in authoring the When tourists come to visit this Shrine of Democracy in South Dakota, they rarely pause to contemplate the enormous contribution of its sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Borglum was the child of Danish polygamist Mormon immigrants and his father was a country doctor in Nebraska. In 1923 Borglum started work on a Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain near Atlanta. It was to show huge images of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. Eventually Borglum came into conflict with the Confederate Memorial officials so he destroyed his models and left to start on the Mount Rushmore project. Beginning his work on Mount Rushmore in 1925, he continued to work on the monument when weather permitted until his death in 1941. A small inkling of Borglum’s struggle on this project may be seen in the following citation. “Borglum started blasting rock in 1927. Federal financing in 1929 helped, but the sculpture was still a financial drain. When asked in 1940 about the cost, Borglum said ‘Call up Cheops and ask him how much his pyramid cost, and what he paid the creator — an inferior work to Mt. Rushmore’” (Peters). On July 23, 1962 the first television satellite broadcast was made from the United States to Europe. The first image of that initial broadcast was of a Lakota Sioux man standing in front of Mount Rushmore. Nothing could better demonstrate how much this monument is seen as representing America. Along with the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Mount Rushmore holds a special almost mystical place in the hearts of Americans. It inspires patriotism and causes reflection on what America is and will become. With millions of visitors every year, Mount Rushmore promises to continue thrilling American throughout the ages until the images are finally worn down by time. Works Cited Peters, Chris. “The Omaha Boy Who Went On To Sculpt Mt. Rushmore.” Herald. October 9, 2009.
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