conventions 2

Conventions Lesson 2L/O: to understand mark scheme and to peer assess sample work

Mission impossible – helicopter clip • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AysV4mGh4fc

The 3 most relevant conventions I can see in this clip are:1.2.3.

Mark Scheme Highlight or underline key words

Mark Scheme Highlight or underline key words

The Question in the exam• Explain two ways in which the narrative (characters and events) in the

extract fit the Action Adventure genre.

• Use examples from the extract.(10)

IT’S LIKELY TO STAY THIS WAY.

The exam paper

Model answer 1OCR GCSE MEDIA STUDIES PERSONAL LEARNING CHECKLIST

Question 1 Generic Conventions. Likely question: Explain two ways in which the narrative (characters and events) in the extract fit the Action Adventure genre.

Knowledge, Understanding or skill Green

Amber

Red

How can you improve this?

Good knowledge of generic conventions of Action Adventure genre so that you can identify 2 generic conventions.

x

n/a

Be able to spot, provide and explain specific examples of when the generic convention is shown.

x

n/a

Understand generic pleasure of the Action Adventure genre so that you can explain why the conventions are used and the effect on the audience.

x

explanation of how it fits into genre – could be written more clearly in relation to audience

QWC (quality of written communication) (SPaG)

x

-write more neatly-separate with paragraphs

Mark Scheme Highlight or underline key words

10/10

Model answer 2

___/10

To improve……..?

Model answer 2OCR GCSE MEDIA STUDIES PERSONAL LEARNING CHECKLIST

Question 1 Generic Conventions. Likely question: Explain two ways in which the narrative (characters and events) in the extract fit the Action Adventure genre.

Knowledge, Understanding or skill Green

Amber

Red

How can you improve this?

Good knowledge of generic conventions of Action Adventure genre so that you can identify 2 generic conventions.

x n/a

Be able to spot, provide and explain specific examples of when the generic convention is shown.

x -very little evidence from clip

Understand generic pleasure of the Action Adventure genre so that you can explain why the conventions are used and the effect on the audience.

x -say ‘the audience’

-shouldn’t just say ‘this is something you expect to see in act/adv = WHY?

QWC (quality of written communication) (SPaG)

x exiting = exciting

6/10

Model answer 3

___/10

To improve……..?

Model answer 3OCR GCSE MEDIA STUDIES PERSONAL LEARNING CHECKLIST

Question 1 Generic Conventions. Likely question: Explain two ways in which the narrative (characters and events) in the extract fit the Action Adventure genre.

Knowledge, Understanding or skill Green

Amber

Red

How can you improve this?

Good knowledge of generic conventions of Action Adventure genre so that you can identify 2 generic conventions.

x n/a

Be able to spot, provide and explain specific examples of when the generic convention is shown.

x 1st answer could be a little more detailed

Understand generic pleasure of the Action Adventure genre so that you can explain why the conventions are used and the effect on the audience.

could extend on ‘exciting to watch’

QWC (quality of written communication) (SPaG)

x n/a

9/10

More examples…

10/10

Analysis• How it fits the genre and effect on audience, things you could say:

• It’s thrilling/exciting• Creates tension• On edge of their seat • Create narrative enigmas to keep them hanging on • Entertaining and spectacular • Pleasure (i.e. winning fight/surviving)

Mission impossible – helicopter clip • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AysV4mGh4fc

• Write a response on this clip (on chart)

Complete

Homework: Due Thur• Bring cameras for some editing tomorrow (20 mins of lesson)

• 1. Revise conventions list for ‘mock tomorrow’.