LO: To improve my ability to write a film analysis analytical essay

Things done well Most people remembered the basic structure of an essay Quotes were used Most people showed an understanding of change

Things to improve Linking sentences Use of ‘big ideas’ in writing Film techniques Conclusions Timing – how much can you write? Some people need to keep working on TEEL

Things to improve cont… Answering the question Do a question attack in your head: “R.U.F. are fighting for the people!” No one does anything for anyone in the film Blood Diamond without wanting something in return. Do you agree? Eg: What do the characters want? Do they always get something in return? What are their motives? Are they always selfish? Who is concerned about the bigger picture and who is concerned only about themselves?

Confusions…. You can’t pluck a quote without knowing it’s context. Many said There are millions of people in Africa, why should I help just one? In reference to Maddy’s attitude. What you missed: “I can't believe I just said that.” What does this say about her?

Motivations What is a motivation?

Which characters change why? What do they learn? Include motivations. Start of filmEnd of film

How to study. Complete table for the following characters, use your notes from the oral to help you. Danny Maddy Captain Poison Benjamin Kampany

BIG IDEAS Complete a mindmap fort the following ideas, these words should appear in your topic sentences, introductions and conclusions Greed Selfishness Poverty Corruption Hope Freedom Humanitarianism

Practice question The best thing you can do is have another go at writing a practice question. This is only an hour of your time. Or, write a plan for the question. Write your contention and topic sentences. Do you have evidence to support the ideas?

Question Blood Diamond explores the ramifications of human greed. Discuss.