- This is a homework assignment assigned: Friday, April 24, 2015.
- The movie "The Great Debaters" was shown in class. You may watch parts you missed before or after school in Mr. Dawursk's room or rent it at your own expense.
- It is also available on the web at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro0GBmxGdeQ.
- Final copy due by: Thursday, May 7, 2015.
- In the opening paragraph state the title, and BRIEFLY summarize the plot of the movie. Describe how you truly feel about the film. What is your honest reaction to the film? Did you like/dislike it? Was it confusing? Exciting? Suspenseful? Boring?
- In the next three paragraphs analyze the literary, dramatic, and cinematic aspects of the film. Please use examples from the movie to support your analysis.
- In the conclusion, rate the film (e.g. two thumbs up! / A+ / Five Stars) and state whether or not you would recommend the film to a friend.
If done as an essay:
It is a formal paper which must be
typed, double-spaced, and include at least FIVE paragraphs. You are required to
write a movie review about the movie “The Great Debaters.” You will
answer #1-3 and analyze ALL three areas below: literary, dramatic, and
cinematic sections – (three paragraph body).
Final copy due by: Thursday, May 7, 2015.
If done as a blog:
This is a semi-formal assignment
written on the classroom blog of at least THREE
paragraphs and TWO responses (3-5 meaningful sentences) to another student.
You are required to write a movie review about the movie “The Great Debaters.” You
will answer #1-3 BUT you only have to analyze ONE of the areas: literary,
dramatic, or cinematic sections (one paragraph body).
Final copy due by: Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Include the following elements in
your movie review:
Literary – The literary aspects pertains to
the story, dialogue and characters. Was there a good story? Are there believable
characters (characterization)? Good dialogue? Did the main character change
throughout the film (dynamic round)? What was the main conflict and how
was it resolved? Did the story interest you? Who was the protagonist and
the antagonist? Is this a good piece of literature? Why or why not? Use
specific examples from the movie to support your analysis.
Dramatic – The dramatic aspects pertains to
the acting, sets, locations and costumes. Were the actors good? Was the setting
or location interesting? Did the actors wear costumes? Was there a famous movie
star in the film? Use specific examples from the movie to support your
analysis.
Cinematic – The cinematic aspects pertain to
the camera angles, composition, lighting, music and sound effects. Were
there interesting camera angles, or cool video and sound effects? Did the music
match the film? Use specific examples from the movie to support your
analysis.
