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MOVIE CHOICE ESSAY - OUTLINE

Look at the Movie Choice Essay Part B – Outline … let’s determine what’s importantYour essay needs to have: an introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement 1st body paragraph that possibly includes a call to adventure, the

ordinary world, and maybe whether the hero was reluctant or willing 2nd body paragraph might include the hero’s mentor, enemies, or how

he/she was tested 3rd body paragraph could reveal their tragic flaw and their journey

home A concluding paragraph that includes the elixir/prize, reiterates the main

points, and leaves us with an final opinion that evokes thought. It needs to be in MLA format and include a Works Cited page that

includes your movie.

Introduction Attention Grabber: the 1st line/lines of your paper

Ask a question that makes the reader thinkUse and explain a meaningful quoteTell a short story with a purposeMake a controversial statement

Quick Summary/background of topic (3-5 sentences)Movie title should be italicized. Make sure you do not give away too much information

in the summary;

Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement Your thesis statement provides the foundation for the entire paper. It tells the reader what you are doing to discuss in your

paper. Your thesis should statement the purpose of the paper. NOTE: Make sure you avoid phrases like “In my paper, I

will tell you…” or “My thesis statement is…” EXAMPLE: In the movie The Hunger Games, Katniss

Everdeen shows what it means to be an epic hero through her journey in the Arena as well as through her tragic flaw, and her compassion for her fellow man.

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Body ParagraphsA topic sentence is a sentence that captures

the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about.

The concluding sentence tends to restate the topic sentence. It lets the reader know that the paragraph is over.

NOTE: YOU SHOULD NOT BE SUMMARIZING THE MOVIE!!

NOTE: Use the actual titles of the stages in your writing!

Simba starts off as a infant at Pride Rock. Animals have travelled from all around to celebrate him. He is unaware that he will become a hero because at this point he is just a baby.

Simba starts his ordinary world as a infant at Pride Rock. Animals have travelled from all around to celebrate him. He is unaware that he will become a hero because at this point he is just a baby.

Body ParagraphsA general body paragraph should include the

following:Topic SentenceDetails to show stages of hero’s journeyEvidence from movie (Quotes!!!)Explanation of how the movie shows that step of the hero’s journey

Concluding Sentence

These steps will be

repeated for each stage

of the Hero’s

Journey discussed in

your paragraph!

Let me interrupt your program to ask a quick question…..

If the Detail Sentence, Evidence Sentence, and Explanation Sentence have to be repeated for EACH STAGE of the hero’s journey that you’re discussing in any given paragraph, what is the MINIMUM amount of sentences that you will have for a paragraph?

Concluding ParagraphsTopic Sentence: Includes your purpose for

writing and topic (specifically, the end of the hero’s journey and the end of your movie (stages 10 and 12).

Reiterate Main Points: you’re summing up your movie. (Hint!!!:You can use your thesis statement to do this by taking out the 3 reasons!)

Clincher/Attention Grabber: This attention grabber should be a final thought about your movie/the hero’s journey that you leave with the reader.

Why use quotes in an essay?

Whom do you trust?

Why use quotes in an essay?Whom do you trust?

Just as the doctor’s attire of a stethoscope and lab coat symbolizes credibility, a writer can use tools such as specific quotes from a text, the format of the paper, and correct punctuation/grammar to help convince the audience (the readers) that he is a credible writer.

How should I format the quotes? Think of the Quote Sandwich

First, you have to introduce the quote. This is your top piece of bread.

Second, use the quote. This is the “good stuff” in the middle of your sandwich.

Third, analyze the quote. This is your bottom piece of bread.

How do you use quotes an essay?

Think of the parts of the sandwich!

Bread on top Introduce quote

Good stuff Actual Quote

in the middle Commentary on

quoteBread on bottom

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