Edward Scissorhands – essay plan
Show how Tim Burton has combined elements from different film genres
to create a powerful film, referring to story, character and film
techniques.
Summary of the film
Topic Sentence The opening scene of this film is reminiscent of a fairy tale.
In this scene, an old lady ………. Context ………(briefly describe the scene).
Tim Burton creates this effect by …...... Analysis ……
The viewer expects …………. Evaluation
Topic Sentence In the next scene there is a marked contrast and the scene
contains many comic elements.
Context
Analysis
Evaluation
Continue in this way, picking out scenes which illustrate the different
genres you are writing about. You should describe more than one
scene to illustrate the different genres.
Conclusion – Refer to question. Which genres have you covered in your
essay? Do you think that one genre is dominant? Explain why and if you
think this was Tim Burton’s intention. Give your opinion of the film.
Edward Scissorhands – essay plan
Show how Tim Burton has combined elements from different film genres
to create a powerful film, referring to story, character and film
techniques.
Summary of the film
Topic Sentence The opening scene of this film is reminiscent of a fairy tale.
In this scene, an old lady ………. Context ………(briefly describe the scene).
Tim Burton creates this effect by …...... Analysis ……
The viewer expects …………. Evaluation
Topic Sentence In the next scene there is a marked contrast and the scene
contains many comic elements.
Context
Analysis
Evaluation
Continue in this way, picking out scenes which illustrate the different
genres you are writing about. You should describe more than one
scene to illustrate the different genres.
Conclusion – Refer to question. Which genres have you covered in your
essay? Do you think that one genre is dominant? Explain why and if you
think this was Tim Burton’s intention. Give your opinion of the film.