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Romeo and Juliet: Film Conventions Analytical Essay
Driving Question:
Which film conventions had the greatest impact on your understanding and enjoyment of the play?
Part 1: Develop a thesis statement
Sample thesis:
The film conventions that had the greatest impact on my understanding and enjoyment of the play are
___________________,____________________ and ______________________________.
Part 2: Brainstorm your body paragraphs
Body 1 Main Topic:
Specific Example (ICE):
Body 2 Main Topic:
Specific Example (ICE):
Body 3 Main Topic:
Specific Example (ICE):
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Part 3: Type out Rough Draft of Essay INCLUDING introduction and conclusion
Part 4: Proof Read and print final essay. Please follow MLA formatting from Sample Essay Handout
Success Criteria
Introduction
- Grabs the reader's attention
- Has a clear thesis including 3 main
points
Body Paragraphs
- Each start with a topic sentence
(Point)
- Include a specific and relevant
example to support their reasoning.
- Explains how the example increased
their enjoyment/understanding
Conclusion
- Re-states thesis in a new way
- End with an extension that makes a
connection to self, another text or the
world.
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