Film Study: “When a Man Loves a Woman”
Name: ________________
Task:
In a series of 4 to 5 paragraphs, identify the theme of this film.
Important Definitions:
A topic is the subject of a work. It is general and can be expressed in a word such as “love” or a phrase
such as “first love”.
A theme is the message, or moral which is made concrete through the setting, mood, characters and
conflicts in the work. If “love” is the topic, the theme is what the author says about love. For example,
“love is an illusion” or “love is eternal”.
Instructions:
1. While viewing, make note of a possible theme(s) in the film.
2. Write down specific references to the characters, mood, setting, and conflicts that support your
chosen theme.
3. Complete the multi-paragraph outline.
4. Write or type an edited good copy of your outline and submit for evaluation.
Evaluation:
See attached rubric.
Outline
Introductory Paragraph
Hook: ____________________________________________________
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Statement of Theme: The theme of the film When a Man Loves a Woman is
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Summary of Arguments: This theme will be proven by examining 1) __________________
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2) ______________________________________________________
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Body Paragraph #1
Topic Sentence: (Identify the plot element, characters, setting, or conflict you will be discussing)
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State your Point: _____________________________________________
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Proof: (Example from the film) ______________________________________
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Explain: (This example shows that…)___________________________________
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Body Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence: (Identify the plot element, characters, setting, or conflict you will be discussing)
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State your Point: _____________________________________________
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Proof: (Example from the film) ______________________________________
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Explain: (This example shows that…)___________________________________
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Body Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence: (Identify the plot element, characters, setting, or conflict you will be discussing)
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State your Point: _____________________________________________
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Proof: (Example from the film) ______________________________________
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Explain: (This example shows that…)___________________________________
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Concluding Paragraph
Re-state your theme: (In conclusion, the theme of When a Man Loves a Woman is…)
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Re-summarize arguments: ________________________________________
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Closing Statement: ____________________________________________
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