English Extension - Review of a movie clip with personal response to film
Troll in the Bathroom - Harry Potter
Write a personalised film (clip) review of the scene of the troll in the bathroom in Harry Potter 1. 600-800 words.
Provide context so that your reader understands the background of this scene, but place most of your focus on this particular scene.
Key skills (rubric) |
Your writing demonstrates your understanding of selected ideas and values presented in the text. |
Your writing shows knowledge and understanding of how the text conveys ideas/values. This might include: visual text features, use of sound, story-telling techniques, voice-over, dialogue. |
You have developed a piece of writing which conveys your perspective on the chosen ideas and values presented in the text. |
Your use of textual evidence to support your point-of-view on the chosen ideas and values discussed. |
You are using language to communicate clearly. This includes: standard punctuation and sentence structures, appropriate formality of language, accurate word choices. |
Introduction:
20% of your review: 120-160 words
Explain who is in this scene, what this scene is about and the purpose of the scene, and where it fits in the film.
Introduce the idea or theme that you have chosen to reflect on using this clip. Provide a brief statement about your personal response to this clip.
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Body paragraphs:
70% of your review: 420-560 words
Expand on each of the points that you introduced in the introduction.
Refer to the rubric:
- show that you understand the ideas portrayed in the clip;
- talk about how the filmmakers have used various techniques to bring these ideas to a visual format;
- provide your perspective on the ideas you chose to highlight
- provide evidence from the clip to illustrate what you talk about.
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Conclusion:
10% of your review: 60-80 words
Wrap up what you have said.
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