Name:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________ PSYCH
Motivational & Emotional Analysis of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
As one of the pinnacle films for the homestretch of adolescence, we are going to be watching Ferris Bueller’s Day
Off. You will be doing a case study on two characters in the film, and focus on recording notes using this packet. These
notes will prepare you for the analytical paper you are to write.
You will be writing a 2-3 page analysis of the motivational & emotional states for two of the film’s characters you
have chosen to case study. Apply the various theories of motivation as well as the theories of emotions in evaluating the
experiences and scenarios the characters find themselves in throughout the film. I am looking for you to evaluate at least
three different events for each character.
Other specifics to follow are of course using MLA citations (both in-text and a works cited), 10-12 pt serif font , and
include your note sheets when you turn in your papers.
Follow your rubric and you will do well!
Item:
Full Analysis of Two
Characters / notes
4
Thorough presentation
of important details,
facts & concepts
expertly studied.
3
Presents information
that is sufficient in terms
of its quantity &
relevance to character
study.
Correct application of 3
theories of Emotion
Compares & classifies
information expertly;
identifies characteristics
that create meaningful
comparisons. Shows
depth of understanding
the theories.
Compares & classifies
information expertly;
identifies characteristics
that create meaningful
comparisons. Shows
depth of understanding
the theories.
Provides superior
sources of evidence; all
sources are accurately
documented in the
desired format.
Correct application of 3
theories of Motivation
Requirements
(mechanics, length,
citations, etc).
Comments:
1
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
character studies.
Compares & classifies
information accurately;
almost always identifies
characteristics that
create meaningful
comparisons.
2
Profile is not clearly
related to case study
focus, needs assistance
to find information that
sufficiently analyses the
characters.
Begins to create simple
criteria to compare &
classify information;
makes limited
comparisons that are
meaningful.
Compares & classifies
information accurately;
almost always identifies
characteristics that
create meaningful
comparisons.
Begins to create simple
criteria to compare &
classify information;
makes limited
comparisons that are
meaningful.
Information has little or
nothing to do with
theories of motivation.
Selects information that
is sufficient in terms of
quantity, diversity, &
relevance to analysis. All
sources are accurately
documented but few are
not in desired format.
Is beginning to evaluate
the accuracy & relevance
of information. All
sources are accurately
documented, but many
are not in the desired
format.
Attempts to select
information to support
analysis, but is unable to
find the right
information. Some
sources are not
accurately documented.
Information has little or
nothing to do with
theories of emotion.
Guided Notes for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Case Studies
Items:
Observations of
Motivations
*scenarios
*actions
*any & all evidence
*applicable theories
Observations of
Emotions
*scenarios
*emotional display
*any & all evidence
*applicable theories
Character 1:
Page 1
Character 2:
Guided Notes for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Case Studies
Items:
Observations of
Motivations
*scenarios
*actions
*any & all evidence
*applicable theories
Observations of
Emotions
*scenarios
*emotional display
*any & all evidence
*applicable theories
Character 1:
Page 2
Character 2: