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Essay writing – the text response.
Each body paragraph is structured as follows : TEEL structure
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Topic sentence – this is the main point of your paragraph.
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Exploration and Evidence – this is discussion of the main point with quotes from the film.
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Topic : The film, Remember The Titans, demonstrates how teamwork and determination can defeat racism. Discuss.
BRAINSTORM
Brainstorm the topic :
Step 1 - is there racism in the film? Discuss and choose examples to write about.
Step 2 - when and why does this change?
Then - discuss film techniques you could use. for Step 1 and Step 2.
Introduction and Conclusion (see instructions below).
First body paragraph will discuss the negative effects of racism.
First topic sentence :
Racism causes many problems at the beginning of the film. (discuss with evidence)
Second body paragraph will discuss how this changes
Second topic sentence :
However, as the two groups get to know each other, attitudes begin to change.
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Yet by the close of the film, the hostility changes as the groups integrate and gain a new understanding of each other.
Film techniques :
1. Separation of different races – how is this shown?
2. The song lyrics ‘Peace Train’ – when do we hear this and why has the director chosen this particular place in the film?
3. Focus on hands – Emma shakes Julius’ hand and Yakin uses a close-up of hand holding between Julius and Gerry’s mother in closing funeral scene. This demonstrates…?
4. Close-up, medium and long shots.
How to organise your essay :
Introduction
Body paragraph 1 - discuss racism
Body paragraph 2 - discuss how racism is challenged and changed
Conclusion
HOW to write an Introduction and a Conclusion
Topic
The film, Remember The Titans, demonstrates how teamwork and determination can defeat racism. Discuss.
The introduction :
1. State the director's name, the title of the film and provide some background :
when and where is the film set?
2. Write about the problem :
what is the main problem in the film that causes so much conflict?
3. Now address the other part of the essay topic - is racism overcome and how?
write a sentence or more about this as this is your main contention or viewpoint.
Task 2
Conclusion - consider the following to help you :
What is the purpose of the film?
How important is it that the Titans learn to cope with prejudice and overcome intolerance?
By the close of the film, how strong is the bond between the different races and what has this achieved for society?
Task 3
Summation and reflection :
Has this helped you understand the purpose of an introduction and a conclusion?
Does every student have to write these in the same way?
IMPORTANT :
Students are to write essay in class.
Hand write the first draft of your essay in this class OR the next class. (This will be submitted with your final edited typed copy in the next class)
Students may use notes and quotes.
Teacher may provide assistance.
*Independent students are encouraged to complete this task in class independently.