1. Movie Poster Gallery Walk O Objectives: O I will evaluate the topics available for the research paper so I can select a topic and develop a thesis statement. O You will need the following for today’s lesson: O Pen or pencil O Please turn off all electronics.

2. Movie Poster Gallery Walk O View the movie posters for the 70 movie choices available. O Complete the Movie Poster Gallery Walk handout and turn in when you are called to make your movie choice. O What are your top 5 movie choices? O What made you choose this movie and want to write about it? O What are your bottom 5 movie choices? O What about these movies did you not like?

3. Movie Selection O In each class period, no more than two people may have the same movie. O If you and another student have chosen the same movie you MAY NOT WORK TOGETHER on your papers. O We will have a random drawing to determine the order in which you can select your movie. O Draw a number from the box. O When your number is called, you may come sign up for your movie.

4. Question Selection and Thesis Statement O You will apply one of the critical theories we have studied this year to the movie of your choice. O To guide your research, select ONE of the questions to answer in your research paper. Mark your selection by circling the number of the question. O Begin to research your movie and develop a thesis statement based on your selected movie and question. O This handout is for a quiz grade and is due 1/14(A), 1/15 (B).

5. Thesis Statement Example O Movie: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) O Question: Cultural – How are cultures represented in the movie? O Thesis Statement: O The 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire represents the detrimental effects of an entertainment culture through its depiction of consumerism, voyeurism, and lack of empathy.

6. Thesis Statement Example O Thesis Statement: O The 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire represents the detrimental effects of the entertainment culture in 21 st century America through its depiction of consumerism, voyeurism, and lack of empathy. O 1 st Body Paragraph: Entertainment Culture and Consumerism O The Capitol’s lavish food, parties, and clothing are representative of the consumerist aspect of an entertainment culture.

7. Thesis Statement Example O Thesis Statement: O The 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire represents the detrimental effects of the entertainment culture in 21 st century America through its depiction of consumerism, voyeurism, and lack of empathy. O 2 nd Body Paragraph: Entertainment Culture and Voyeurism O The Hunger Games are representative of an entertainment culture’s obsession with watching or receiving updates on an individual’s every move.

8. Thesis Statement Example O Thesis Statement: O The 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire represents the detrimental effects of the entertainment culture in 21 st century America through its depiction of consumerism, voyeurism, and lack of empathy. O 3 rd Body Paragraph: Entertainment Culture and Lack of Empathy O The Capitol’s lack of empathy toward the people in its districts is representative of the lack of empathy an entertainment culture often has toward those that produce the goods for it.