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Essay Analytical essay: how visual codes and conventions construct one character in The Goonies. Present ideas about the character.

What is an essay? A formal piece of writing. It allows you to present your ideas on a topic in a structured way. It can be analytical, opinionative or persuasive.

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Why do we write essays? They are the most organised and formal way to present your ideas. They follow a particular structure. This means that you can demonstrate your ability to discuss a topic in an equally structured way.

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Introduction An introduction will BREAK THE ICE with your reader. It will tell your reader EXACTLY what your argument or the purpose of your essay is. The introduction will outline the ideas that you will discuss in your body paragraphs = an introduction to the main CONTENT of the essay.

Introduction: Global statement/hook sentence 2. Focusing sentences. 3. Thesis statement

Example Introduction Introduction: Global statement/hook sentence 2. Focusing sentences. 3. Thesis statement Example Introduction Introduce your character and your argument. e.g. The 1985 American film, The Goonies, is a classic family adventure that follows a group of teenagers on their quest to save their homes from demolition. Twelve-year old Chunk is a member of the group called the ‘Goonies’, and reluctantly follows his friends to search for hidden treasure. Chunk is a fast-food loving adolescent and chronic liar who provides the comic relief for the film. This representation of Chunk is supported through camera work, sound and lighting film codes. Moreover, Chunk is constructed as a teenager with a tendency to lie, a big appetite and sense of humour.

Body Paragraphs TEXT T. Topic - The topic of this paragraph - First code E. Explain – Go into further detail about how the code is used. X. Evidence & examples - Proof with quotes and scenes; explain the effect of the code. T. Tieback - Refer back to essay topic  

Topic Explain Tieback EXample Body Paragraph 1 Camera work is used in The Goonies to construct Chunk as teenager who values junk food. The medium-shot film technique is employed to emphasise his eating habits and the joy he finds in consuming unhealthy snacks and meals. For example, in the opening scene, a medium-shot is used to introduce Chunk. This enables the viewer to see that he is holding a piece of pizza and a can of diet pepsi. Medium shots are also used throughout the movie so that viewers can see the variety of food items he comes into contact with, as well as his happy facial expressions in these scenes. Some examples of fast-food items include: whipped cream, ice-cream, an American chocolate bar and pizza. This indicates that fast food plays a dominant role in Chunk’s life. Overall, camera work helps to represent Chunk as someone who finds comfort, joy and value in unhealthy food. Topic Explain EXample Tieback

The 1985 American film, The Goonies, is a classic family adventure that follows a group of teenagers on their quest to save their homes from demolition. Chunk is a member of the group, who call themselves the ‘Goonies’, and reluctantly follows his friends to search for hidden treasure. Chunk a fast-food loving adolescent and chronic liar who provides the comisic relief for the film. This representation of Chunk is supported through camera work, sound and lighting film codes. Moreover, Chunk is constructed as an teenager with a big appetite and sense of humour. Camera work is used in The Goonies to construct Chunk as teenager who values junk food. The medium-shot film technique is employed to emphasise his eating habits and the joy he finds in consuming unhealthy snacks and meals. For example, in the opening scene, a medium-shot is used to introduce Chunk. This enables the viewer to see that he is holding a piece of pizza and a can of diet pepsi. Medium shots are also used throughout the movie so that viewers can see the variety of food items he comes into contact with, as well as his happy facial expressions in these scenes. This indicates that fast food plays such a large role in his life. Some examples of fast-food items include: whipped cream, ice-cream, an American chocolate bar and pizza. Overall, camera work helps to represent Chunk as someone who finds comfort, joy and value in unhealthy food.

The 1985 American film, The Goonies, is a classic family adventure that follows a group of teenagers on their quest to save their homes from demolition. Chunk is a member of the group, who call themselves the ‘Goonies’, and reluctantly follows his friends to search for hidden treasure. Chunk a fast-food loving adolescent and chronic liar who provides the comiic relief for the film. This representation of Chunk is supported through camera work, sound and lighting film codes. Moreover, Chunk is constructed as an teenager with a big appetite and sense of humour. Camera work is used in The Goonies to construct Chunk as teenager who values junk food. The medium-shot film technique is employed to emphasise his eating habits and the joy he finds in consuming unhealthy snacks and meals. For example, in the opening scene, a medium-shot is used to introduce Chunk. This enables the viewer to see that he is holding a piece of pizza and a can of diet pepsi. Medium shots are also used throughout the movie so that viewers can see the variety of food items he comes into contact with, as well as his happy facial expressions in these scenes. This indicates that fast food plays such a large role in his life. Some examples of fast-food items include: whipped cream, ice-cream, an American chocolate bar and pizza. Overall, camera work helps to represent Chunk as someone who finds comfort, joy and value in unhealthy food.

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Who is your character? How is your character constructed? What is your claim about your character? (Is your character brave, loving, funny, evil, strong, a leader etc?) List 3 codes/conventions that present these ideas about your character.

(Character name) ________________ is constructed as ______________ This representation of (character name) is supported through the use of ___________, ___________ and ____________ codes.

Provide 3 details about what you will discuss in the paragraph. Camera work is used to construct character as a brave person. TEXT Provide 3 details about what you will discuss in the paragraph. T. Topic sentence E. Explain X. Examples T. Tieback   Medium shot and low angle shot. Scene in the diner at the beginning of the movie. Camera work presents him as brave because…