We will keep working on your MOVIE REVIEWS today. For today, you were to have written down the basics of your thesis statement. You were to pick a side (is the movie a good representation of the book?). Then, you were to start making a list of reasons why based on your notes from the film. Pick your three strongest reasons, and then watch this helpful video. It will show you how to put your thesis together.
Next, I want you to start outlining your review. Remember, we analyzed the structure of the published reviews, and we decided that an outline would look something like the one I have included below. Your goal is to complete an outline and begin writing your rough drafts today.
If you need some inspiration/ examples of kind of what you are aiming to create. Check out last year's reviews on the "Student Work" tab of this blog.
Sample Outline:
Introduction:
- A: Attention Getter
- N: Necessary Background Information
- T: Thesis Statement (example: The 2013 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby is a poor representation of the book in that the characters were not true to the book, the setting was too over-the-top, and the Jazz Age was inaccurately represented.)
Body Paragraph 1:
- Topic Sentence: characters were not true to the book (1st reason in thesis)
- Supporting Details: Include detail from book
- Supporting Details: Include detail from movie
- Justify how that supports your thesis
Body Paragraph 2:
- Topic Sentence: the sets were too over-the-top (2nd reason in thesis)
- Supporting Details: Include detail from book
- Supporting Details: Include detail from movie
- Justify how that supports your thesis
Body Paragraph 3:
- Topic Sentence: the Jazz Age was inaccurately portrayed (3rd reason in thesis)
- Supporting Details: Include detail from book
- Supporting Details: Include detail from movie
- Justify how that supports your thesis
Conclusion:
- Summarize the points you have made
- Restate your thesis in different words
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