the guardian film recap the golden compass and fantastic mr fox higher close reading homework
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The Guardian Film Recap
The Golden Compass and Fantastic Mr Fox
Higher Close Reading Homework
The Film Recap Series
• Every week, the Guardian select a film that is going to be shown on TV.
• They do a recap BEFORE it’s on and also ocassionally do a Tweet-along as the film is on TV.
• Here you have 2 examples – one the writer hated and one he loved.
First up…The Golden Compass
Total Marks - 20
The Golden Compass
• The Golden Compass was released in 2007 and was widely panned.
• It is based on the books of Philip Pullman which were incredibly popular and quite controversial.
• Here the writer tries to work out what made it such a bad film.
Question 1
• Explain fully how the writer creates an effective opening to the passage in paragraph 1.4E
Question 2
• How does the writer’s use of sentence structure in paragraph 2 help convey his opinion about Philip Pullman’s books? 2A
Question 3
• Summarise the main reason for the film’s failure stated in paragraph 3. 2U
Question 4
• Explain the benefits of the writer’s use of sentence structure in the latter half of paragraph 3.2A
Question 5
• How does the writer use language to express his distaste for The Golden Compass in paragraph 4?6A
Question 6
• Comment on the writer’s use of imagery in paragraph 5. Select either example and show how the writer has used it to his advantage.2A
Question 7
• What does the writer argue is the final reason the film was so bad?2U
Next…Fantastic Mr Fox
Total Marks - 20
Fantastic Mr Fox
• Released in 2009, Fantastic Mr Fox is based on the book by Roald Dahl.
• It is made with stop-motion animation.
• Here the writer explains why the film is worth a second watch…
• …And a third, and a fourth, and a fifth.
• In my opinion anyway!
And it had a little clay Jarvis Cocker!
• Who wouldn’t love this wee cheery song?!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQiwBkCyyTs
Question 1
• Explain the contrast between Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl as presented in paragraph 1.2A
Question 2
• How did Anderson tailor the story to suit his tastes (paragraph 2)? 1U
Question 3
• Summarise what kind of character Anderson has created in Fantastic Mr Fox. 5U
Question 4
• Comment on the writer’s use of tone in paragraph 5. Justify your answer. 2A
Question 5
• In what ways is a second watch of the film rewarding?2U
Question 6
• How does the writer use language to create an image of Willem Defoe’s character?2A
Question 7
• What is the writer implying in paragraph 7?
2E
Question 8
• Referring to any of the points in the “Observations” section, explain how the writer conveys his admiration for the film through either ideas or style.4E
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