Question:
Describe an important idea in the text.
Explain how verbal and or visual features of the
text help you understand.
Paragraph One: Intro
“An important idea in the film Mean Creek directed by Jacob Aaron
Estes is (insert theme / idea). This idea is conveyed through the verbal
features (insert verbal technique/s) and the visual features (insert visual
feature). Through the use of these techniques we are able to understand
the ideas much more clearly.”
Paragraph Two: Description of idea
(Give a brief definition of the idea / theme in your own words)
Paragraph Three: Discussion of Technique 1
e.g. The first technique that helps the viewer to understand the theme of
(insert theme) is….
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to
show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Four: Discussion of Technique 2
Another technique that helps the viewer to understand the theme of
(insert theme) is….
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to
show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Five: Discussion of Technique 3
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to
show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Six: Conclusion
Briefly state which techniques were used to convey specific and why
they helped you understand. Similar to intro.
NB. Verbal features (such as music, sound effects, dialogue, etc), and
Visual features (such as camera techniques, lighting, props,
costumes, colour, etc)
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Mean Creek
CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM BELOW
Create a 4-6 paragraph essay plan ensuring you use key words from the
question to begin each paragraph.
NB. You must incorporate theme into your discussion!!!!
Use the structure of the questions to guide the structure of your answer!
1.
Describe how a character faced pressure and explain how he or she coped with
it.
2.
Choose at least three film techniques you found effective in a film or TV
programme that you have studied and explain why you thought they were
effective.
3.
Describe a setting and explain how it influenced what happened in a film or TV
programme that you have studied.
4.
Briefly describe ONE important scene or event in your film or television
programme and explain why it is important.
5.
Choose a scene from a film or television programme you enjoyed and give
THREE reasons why you enjoyed it.
6.
Explain how TWO of the following production features were used in a film or
television programme:
special effects;
7.
camera angles;
clothing;
locations.
Describe how the beginning and end are connected (for example, ideas,
images, sounds, or any other important features).
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