CHA 3U – The Patriot Research & Movie Review Assignment
Assignment Description
Hollywood has created countless motion pictures
following historical themes. Although many have won
Oscars for their costumes and stunning settings, others
have been criticized for inaccuracies and perpetuating
unfound myths. Using your notes, along with the
handouts given in class, your task will be to review the
movie The Patriot (directed by Roland Emmerich
and starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger). It is
your responsibility to get the movie and watch it on
your own time. Most major movie rental chains
(Blockbuster/Rogers) have it in stock in both DVD and
VHS or it can be purchased for a relatively low price
from most retail DVD stores (Walmart, HMV,
Futureshop). Arrange with other classmates to watch
it together to lower rental costs. The aim of your
review is to assess the film for entertainment value,
but more importantly, for historical accuracy based
upon the research you have gathered. Your review will
contain a cover page that has a chart that compares
historical fact and what was depicted in the Hollywood
film version.
Your review will be three pages long minimum
typed using double space (4 pages, including
chart). Your review must assess the historical
accuracy of the movie, and also the
entertainment aspects (acting, costumes,
music, cinematography, etc). However, most
of your report should be based on comparing
the historical accuracy of the film. At the end
of your review, make a suggestion for how the
film can be revised in order to improve the
movie and/or suggest current actors that you
would cast in the major roles if the film were
doing a remake.
Your rough notes from the text and the
handout must be handed in with your final
report.
Your report must be written in proper paragraph format using full and complete sentences.
DUE DATE: _____________________________________________
CHA3U – The Patriot Movie Review Rubric
Name: _________________________________________
Criteria
THINKING
- Information reflects a high degree of clarity,
conciseness and accuracy.
- Not missing any facts.
- Clear evidence of research.
- Demonstrates insightful understanding of
relationships between concepts (fact and fiction)
KNOWLEDGE
- Makes appropriate conclusions based on relevance
to topic, reliability, variety of perspectives, degree
of bias.
- Creative thinking skills have been utilized with a
high degree of effectiveness
COMMUNICATION
- Use of language conventions is accurate, effective
and error free.
- Demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of purpose
for which an audience to whom, research results
will be communicated.
APPLICATION
- Layout/organization of review is extremely
effective and follows proper format.
- Review follows assignment requirements.
- Chart clearly demonstrates accuracies and
inaccuracies of film.
- Review successfully transfers information from
chart to movie review.
COMMENTS:
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