LO: To improve my ability to write a film analysis analytical

essay

Things done well

• Most people remembered the basic structure of an essay

• Quotes were used

• Most people showed an understanding of change

Things to improve

• Linking sentences

• Use of ‘big ideas’ in writing

• Film techniques

• Conclusions

• Timing – how much can you write?

• Some people need to keep working on TEEL

Things to improve cont…

• Answering the question• Do a question attack in your head:•  “R.U.F. are fighting for the people!” No

one does anything for anyone in the film Blood Diamond without wanting something in return. Do you agree? • Eg: What do the characters want?• Do they always get something in return?• What are their motives? Are they always selfish?• Who is concerned about the bigger picture and

who is concerned only about themselves?

Confusions….

• You can’t pluck a quote without knowing it’s context. Many said • There are millions of people in Africa, why

should I help just one?

• In reference to Maddy’s attitude.

What you missed:“I can't believe I just said that.”What does this say about her?

Motivations

• What is a motivation?

Which characters change why? What do they learn? Include motivations.

Start of film End of film

How to study.

• Complete table for the following characters, use your notes from the oral to help you.• Danny• Maddy• Captain Poison• Benjamin Kampany

BIG IDEAS

• Complete a mindmap fort the following ideas, these words should appear in your topic sentences, introductions and conclusions• Greed• Selfishness• Poverty• Corruption• Hope• Freedom• Humanitarianism

Practice question

• The best thing you can do is have another go at writing a practice question. This is only an hour of your time.

• Or, write a plan for the question. Write your contention and topic sentences. Do you have evidence to support the ideas?

Question

• Blood Diamond explores the ramifications of human greed. Discuss.