Skills

* Characterization * Quote Analysis * Genre Identification

* Character Trait: * Specific Scene: * Explanation:

* Character Trait: Insert a character trait that accurately describes the character. * Scene: Describe a scene where the character demonstrates this trait. * Explain: Explain how the scene AND the character show that trait.

* Brave * Caring * Forgiving * Generous * Friendly * Genuine * Loyal * Mature * Memorable * Motivated * Noble * Resilient * Intelligent * Honest * Joyful * Principled * Eager * Dependable * Helpful

* Successful * Stable * Trusting * Trustworthy * Pleasant * Organized * Wise * Devoted * Curious * Thoughtful * Determined * Inquisitive * Imaginative * Humorous * Studious * Confident * Clever * Cheerful * Giving

* Aggressive * Aloof * Cruel * Cowardly * Dishonest * Bossy * Careless * Foolish * Cynical * Impolite * Jealous * Irresponsible * Lazy * Quick-tempered * Narrow-minded * Intolerant * Moody * Materialistic * Rude

* Sarcastic * Sneaky * Self-centered * Stingy * Stubborn * Timid * Touchy * Thoughtless * Unreliable * Vulgar * Vain * Boring * Fussy * Greedy * Grumpy * Harsh * Gullible

* Characterize yourself! * Trait: * Specific Incident: * Explanation: * Ms. Christensen * Bossy * I used to tell my brother and sister what to do. When things did not go my way, I pitched a fit. * This shows bossy because it shows that I always want things to go my way. When they do not, I get upset. And mad. And angry. And unpleasant.

* Why is this quote important? * Answers must be AT LEAST 3 sentences long!!!!!!!! * What does it reveal about the plot? * What does it reveal about a character? Can you use it in characterization? * How does it further the theme? * Can you use it to make a prediction? * Does it reveal something to the audience, but not the characters? * Does it dramatically change the why you feel about a character or situation? * Is it a plot twist? Was it surprising?

GENRE

* 1 st Genre * Goal: Be able to watch a movie and identify the main aspects that cause it to be classified as a drama. * End goal: be able to watch a movie and correctly categorize it under the appropriate genre.

* Relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters. * Dramatic themes play a large role in the plot as well. * These themes are often taken from intense, real life issues * There is conflict * Aims to tell an honest story of human struggle

* Biography * Courtroom * Dramedy (Dark Comedy) * Historical * Melodrama * Period Piece * Political * Romance * Tragedy

* 2002 * Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman’s son witnesses what his father does for a living * Michael Sullivan * Michael Sullivan Jr. * John Rooney * Connor Rooney

* Who do you respect in your family? Why do you respect them so much? EXPLAIN. * Is there anyone in your family that you do not respect? Why? EXPLAIN. * 5 sentence minimum answer.

* Is it ever appropriate to use violence to solve a problem? If so, when? If not, why not? EXPLAIN. * 5 sentence minimum answer.