Preparing to Write on Film
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Preparing to Write on Film
Earlier in the course, you learned about the process for writing a literary exploration essay. Because film is a complex text, worthy of careful analysis, you can (and should) practise writing on film.
To conclude this film study unit, you will compose a literary exploration essay, using the film you studied as the literary example. The remainder of this unit will walk you through the writing process.
To conclude this film study unit, you will compose a literary exploration essay, using the film you studied as the literary example. The remainder of this unit will walk you through the writing process.
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View Brad Smilanich’s following video titled Writing on Film. Use the questions in the Consider section to guide your viewing.
Consider
As you watch the Writing on Film video, consider:
- What makes a film a good choice for a literary exploration essay?
- How should you phrase your thesis statement for it to be effective?
- How can the idea of transformation help you organize the paragraphs for your essay?
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When Lola completed her 4.8 Film Essay, she jumped ahead, quickly skimmed the assignment instructions, and submitted her essay. She missed something really important and now has to resubmit her work. Skim her first attempt at her 4.8 Film Essay and her marker’s comments to make sure you don’t make the same mistake!