critical essay writing

CRITICAL ESSAY WRITINGResponding to the question

LEARNING INTENTIONS To revise Point and Response construction

To understand how to change the Point and Response to suit the question

SEQUENCE PLANSOpening

Sequence

- Introduction- Camera

technique- Audio technique- Mise-en-scene- Representation- Conclusion

Closing Scene

- Introduction- Chaos of battle- Captain Miller’s

confusion- End of Battle- (Present Day)- Conclusion

POINT (EVIDENCE) (ANALYSIS) RESPONSE

Point:- Must link to the question- Must introduce the topic of the

paragraph

Response:- Must respond to the question- Must summarise what has been

covered in the paragraph

EXAMPLE1.Choose a film in which in which the

portrayal of setting is particularly important.

Explain briefly why it is important and describe how the director achieved realism.

Candidate choice: “Saving Private Ryan” Opening sequence of historic D-

day landings on Omaha beach.

Points:2. Primarily, it is Spielberg’s ingenious use of camera technique

that gives the audience a realistic view of the historic landings on Omaha beach.

3. Furthermore he uses audio technique to faithfully recreate what the soldiers would have heard on the beach.

4. Spielberg puts mise-en-scene to good use in order to make the scene very dramatic.

5.

Opening Sequence

1. Introduction2. Camera technique3. Audio technique4. Mise-en-scene5. Representation6. Conclusion

Highlight;

-The reference to the question -The reference to the topic

Responses:2. The camera technique in the opening scene gives

realism to this historic event.

3. Spielberg’s audio technique creates and interesting and fast-paced opening scene.

4. The detail in the props and scenery of the opening scene

5.

Opening Sequence

1. Introduction2. Camera technique3. Audio technique4. Mise-en-scene5. Representation6. Conclusion

Highlight;

-The reference to the question -The reference to the topic

YOUR QUESTIONInt 16. Choose a film or TV drama in which the opening

sequence immediately catches your attention.

Show how techniques used in the film help to make it interesting and engaging.

Int 27. Choose a film or TV drama which has war as its

subject.

Show how the film, by its use of content and techniques, has brought home to you the reality of the terrible nature of war.

TASK Write down a Point (opening

sentence) for each paragraph of your opening scene essay.

Remember: Use the wording of the questionState what the director is portrayingSpecify that it is the opening

Points:2.

3.

4.

5.

Opening Sequence

1. Introduction2. Camera technique3. Audio technique4. Mise-en-scene5. Representation6. Conclusion

Highlight;

-The reference to the question -The reference to the topic

Responses:2.

3.

4.

5.

Opening Sequence

1. Introduction2. Camera technique3. Audio technique4. Mise-en-scene5. Representation6. Conclusion

Highlight;

-The reference to the question -The reference to the topic

CLOSING SEQUENCE

Int 1Choose a film or TV drama in which there is a realistic fight.

Show how the techniques used by the director create impact and realism.

Int 2Choose a film or TV drama which concludes in an interesting or dramatic way.

Describe the closing scene and explain why it is an appropriate way to conclude the film.

Closing Scene

-Introduction-Chaos of battle-Captain Miller’s confusion-End of Battle-(Present Day)-Conclusion

TASK1) Highlight all the aspects of TAGL

(intro/conclusion) and PEAR (main body)

2) Next to each paragraph, write down the topic (camera techniques/ audio etc)

3) Write down the main differences between the two essays.

4) Note two good things about the essays and one thing that could be improved.

5) Take a note of three good phrases that were used.

TASK Write down a Point (opening

sentence) for each paragraph of your closing scene essay.

Remember: Use the working of the questionState what the director is portrayingSpecify that it is the closing scene

EXAMPLE1. Choose a film in which in which the portrayal of setting

is particularly important.

Explain briefly why it is important and describe how the director achieved realism.

Candidate choice: “Saving Private Ryan” Opening sequence of historic D-day

landings on Omaha beach.

MARKET SUMMARY Summarize your market in the past,

present, and future.Review those changes in market share,

leadership, players, market shifts, costs, pricing, or competition that provide the opportunity for your company’s success.

OPPORTUNITIES Identify problems and opportunities.

State consumer problems, and define the nature of product/service opportunities that are created by those problems.

BUSINESS CONCEPT Summarize the key technology, concept,

or strategy on which your business is based.

COMPETITION Summarize the competition. Outline your company’s competitive

advantage.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES List five-year goals. State specific, measurable objectives for

achieving your five-year goals.List market-share objectives.List revenue/profitability objectives.

FINANCIAL PLAN Outline a high-level financial plan that

defines your financial model and pricing assumptions. This plan should include expected annual

sales and profits for the next three years.Use several slides to cover this material

appropriately.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

List requirements for the following resources:PersonnelTechnologyFinancesDistributionPromotionProductsServices

RISKS AND REWARDS Summarize the risks of the proposed

project and how they will be addressed. Estimate expected rewards, particularly

if you are seeking funding.

KEY ISSUES Near term

Identify key decisions and issues that need immediate or near-term resolution.

State consequences of decision postponement.

Long term Identify issues needing long-term

resolution.State consequences of decision

postponement. If you are seeking funding, be specific

about any issues that require financial resources for resolution.