Essay Checklist 1 Introduction a b c d

Essay Checklist 1. Introduction a) b) c) d) Title Writer/Director Summary of the text Can you tell what question they are answering?

Essay Checklist 2. Main Body a) Point (what is this paragraph talking about? ) b) Evidence (Quotation/Media technique) c) Explanation of what the technique/quotation tell us and why it was used d) Link to the question they are answering?

Essay Checklist 3. Conclusion a) b) c) d) Title Writer/Director Summary of the main points in the essay Link to the question they are answering?

Strengths • Underline anything you think was done well in the essay. • Write 2 strengths/stars at the end of each essay

Targets • Put a star next to any areas of the essay that could be improved • Write 1 thing that could be done to improve each essay

Discuss • Decide in your groups which essay is best and which is worst and why you have decided that

Example 1 In the film “Jurassic World” directed by Colin Trevorrow the power and strength of the dinosaurs is clearly emphasised throughout the final scene. The film is about a luxury resort that provides a habitat for a number of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the Indominus rex. This dinosaur escapes causing a chain reaction of disaster as the characters race to save the day. The camera work, mise-en-scene and sound of the final scene will be carefully analysed in order to illustrate how this sense of power builds to a climax.

Example 2 In the film “Jurassic World” directed by Colin Trevorrow the character of Claire Dearing changes throughout the film. The film is about a luxury resort that provides a habitat for a number of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the Indominus rex. This dinosaur escapes causing a chain reaction of disaster as the characters race to save the day. The camera work, costume and dialogue will be analysed in order to illustrate how she changes and evokes a more positive reaction from the audience.

Main discussion • Point – Use one sentence to make it clear what this paragraph will be talking about. • Evidence – Explain what techniques are used to back up your point. • Explanation – Explain in detail what your techniques show the audience, their purpose and how this is relevant to the question

Example 1 One way the power and strength of dinosaurs is emphasised is when the I-Rex attacks Owen and the boys in the hut. During this scene the director uses dark lighting, close ups of the dinosaur and an appropriate score to set the scene. The lighting is highly effective in showing the power and strength of the dinosaur as it creates a sinister atmosphere which makes the audience feel ill at ease and therefore replicates the feeling of the human characters when faced with the I-Rex. The soundtrack further emphasises this feeling through the loud volume and fast pace and causes shock and surprise at the intelligence of the dinosaur as it attempts to problem solve this situation and ensure that it is able to successfully attack Owen and the boys. Finally, the use of close ups of the I-Rex illustrates the power and strength of this dinosaur as it emphasises the enormous size of the dinosaur in comparison to the characters and the hut. Therefore, this illustrates that there is no safety or defence against this dinosaur.

Example 2 At the start of the film Claire’s character is introduced as serious and focused on her work. In the first scene that Claire is shown we see her costume and attitude displayed in this negative manner through the camera work of two shot and long shots. The use of long shots allow the audience to see Claire’s costume in comparison with other characters. This illustrates that she is dressed in a more professional manner and also in a colour that stands out in this natural environment also her costumes gives the impression that she cares more for the way she appears that what is comfortable. While the colour white would normally be assumed to suggest purity or innocence this appears to provide a contrast the harsh and abrupt nature of Claire’s character. The use of two shot also enables the audience to witness her relationship with other characters. In this first scene she appears very distant from the other characters who work at Jurassic World and often addresses them with a superior tone. This highlights that at the start of the film Claire is a negative character who cares more about her job and what people think of her than the real people she sees.

Write your own paragraph • Point – Use one sentence to make it clear what this paragraph will be talking about. • Evidence – Explain what techniques are used to back up your point. • Explanation – Explain in detail what your techniques show the audience, their purpose and how this is relevant to the question

Conclusion • • Title Director Summary of the points you made Link to the task

Example 1 In conclusion in the film “Jurassic World” directed by Colin Trevorrow the power and strength of the dinosaurs is clearly emphasised throughout the final scene. This is clear through …………………. , ………………, ………………………, …………… and …………………. This is particularly effective for the audience because …………………………. Therefore it makes the audience feel ………… about the film because. . . ……………………………………….

Example 2 In the film “Jurassic World” directed by Colin Trevorrow the character of Claire Dearing changes from …………. . . to …………………. The clearly shows her changes through………………. . , ………………. and ………………. . This has an impact on the audience and makes them feel …………. because …………………………………. Therefore this makes the film ……………. . because ………………………………. .

Starters 1. Read your essay so far 2. Describe a party in 50 words 3. Make as many words as you can out of the letters in: PERSONAL WRITING 4. List all the feelings/emotions you can think of

Starters 1. Read your essay so far 2. Describe your favourite day in 50 words 3. Make as many words as you can out of the letters in: REGISTRATION 4. List the countries in Europe

Starters 1. Read your essay so far 2. Describe a celebrity you admire in 50 words 3. Make as many words as you can out of the letters in: THURSDAY MORNING 4. List as many places in Scotland as you can

Monday 1. Finish Jurassic World Essay 2. Complete self evaluation tasks on board 3. Start working through Personal writing tasks – collect sheets from front