Homework: complete the outline for your compare/contrast essay.
Assignment:
Romeo and Juliet: On Film
The Objective: To observe and analyze two versions of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 2.2, conclude that one film portrays Shakespeare’s scene better than the other based on 3 factual observations.
Step 1: View the Films--Observe and Analyze.
Take notes while you watch each version of 2.2. Remember to record information about the director’s artistic, dramatic and script decisions.
Step 2: Compare and Contrast--Finding the differences!Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the FACTUAL observations you’ve made about the directors’ artistic, dramatic and script decisions.
Step 3: Thesis--What do you think?
Zeffirelli (Subject 1) and Luhrmann’s (Subject 2) versions of 2.2
+
Your answer to this question: Which film best portrays 2.2?
+
3 (Points) factual observations you’ve made about the two films.
=
One sentence explaining your opinion and the reasons you’ve got to back it up!
Step: 4: Outline--Make a plan!
I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Introduce the topic
C. Describe and provide background for the specific topic
D. Thesis
II. Body Paragraph 1
A. Topic Sentence--about the first fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence--about the second fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
IV. Body Paragraph 3
A. Topic Sentence--about the third fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of your main point
B. Choose to write 3 sentences about 1 of the following conclusion options:
• Encourage the reader to believe and act on your opinion,
• make a prediction,
• conclude with a story that briefly gives an example of your opinion,
• relate the topic to your peers or to all.
Step: 4: Outline--Make a plan!
I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Introduce the topic
C. Describe and provide background for the specific topic
D. Thesis
II. Body Paragraph 1
A. Topic Sentence--about the first fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence--about the second fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
IV. Body Paragraph 3
A. Topic Sentence--about the third fact in your blueprint
B. Zeffirelli point
C. Specific example from Zeffirelli's film
D. Luhrmann point
E. Specific example from Luhrmann's film
F. How these facts prove your thesis
G. Sentence to sum up the topic of this paragraph
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of your main point
B. Choose to write 3 sentences about 1 of the following conclusion options:
• Encourage the reader to believe and act on your opinion,
• make a prediction,
• conclude with a story that briefly gives an example of your opinion,
• relate the topic to your peers or to all.
No comments:
Post a Comment