1. Avatar & Imperialism Essay

2. Your Task:
You are to write an essay (3 Paragraphs) explaining the similarities between the movie Avatar and the Age of Imperialism. Be sure to explain the Age of Imperialism and cite specific examples from the movie that emulate similar actions. Consider motives, actions and outcomes.

3. Avatar Essay Checklist:
Completed graphic organizer with name
Rubric Attached
A 3-Paragraph “essay”
Size 12 pt. Font Times New Roman
Double Spaced
paragraphs at least 5 sentences long
An intro with a thesis statement
body paragraphs with supporting examples
Each body paragraph with a topic sentence and clincher

4. Avatar Suggested Outline
Intro: General Statement, transition statement(s), and thesis (although statement)
Body Paragraph 1: Motives & Actions of the United States and humans in Avatar
2nd Body Paragraph: Outcomes of American actions post Spanish-American War and actions of humans in Avatar

5. Example of a Topic Sentence
T.S.: Motives “One of the first noticeable parallels between the motion picture and imperialism is the invaders’ motive for attempting to colonize foreign lands.”

6. The 1st Body Paragraph: Motives & Actions
Desire for Natural Resources:
Humans want to obtain Unobtanium from moon of Pandora to save Earth from energy crisis
The Resources Development Administration dominated Pandora and the Na’vi
Cultural Superiority
Parker and the military are completely dismissive of Na’vi culture
Examples: there are millions of trees they can move – it’s a tree
“These people have to learn we don’t stop”

7. The 1st Body Paragraph: Motives & Actions
Actions/ process in Avatar
Fear of the Unknown
While exploring Na’vi territory, Jake/ outsiders 1st instinct is to shoot
Use of Technology/ Weaponry
The RDA and military used gunships, tanks, guns to kill and destroy Natives Hometree & Tree of Souls when negotiations failed
Bows and Arrows vs. Advanced Weapons

8. 2nd Body Paragraph: Outcomes
Outcomes Avatar
Conflict:
Na’vi rebel and fight for homeland and sacred sites
Jake unties warring tribes
Na’vi are successfully able to overthrow colonizers
Humans leave/ Na’vi are independent

9. Tips to Consider…
Turn in essay on time- for every day late 2 points off
A point will be taken off for every time “I, you, me, or my” is used in addition to “This is what I will cover in my essay”
Must follow structure: Although statement, topic sentences, and clincher
Back up all examples/ explain
Connect ideas