EXTRA CREDIT writing prompts: FILMS

EXTRA CREDIT opportunities:      TWO

HERE’S THE DEAL:

Out of the four (4) choices available (documentary, docudrama, and two films), you may choose to view and annotate up to two (2). Each will be worth 50 pts. for a total of 100 pts. possible.

Upon your return from the Thanksgiving holiday, I will post an EXTRA CREDIT assignment blog on Blogger.com. There you will find a paragraph writing prompt for each film. If you only do one, you will post your response; if you do two, you will respond to both in a single document that you will upload in the comment section. NOTE: You will have until the stroke of midnight on

[Sunday, December 13^th] to complete the extra credit assignment/assignments.

FOUR FILMS:

1)            DOCUMENTARY: The Goebbels Experiment – (2005) – [available on Netflix]

                Writing Prompt:

In The Goebbels Experiment the audience is allowed to hear the diaries of Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda minister for the Third Reich, read aloud by actor Kenneth Branagh. After viewing the documentary, create a “character sketch” of Goebbels—who was he? Your character sketch should take the form of a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph.

                                OR

2)            DOCUDRAMA: Conspiracy – (2001) – [available online at Amazon]

                Writing Prompt:

Conspiracy dramatizes the 1942 Wannsee Conference. The film delves into the psychology of Nazi officials involved in the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question" during World War II. In the film, the purpose of the conference is clear: how to facilitate the industrialized mass genocide of all Jews in Europe (a “Jew free Europe”). In a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph, select and describe, in detail, at least three different reactions to the idea of the Final Solution presented in the film.

                                OR

3)            FILM: Schindler’s List (R) – (1993) – [available online at Amazon]

                Writing Prompt: FILM REVIEW:

In three short paragraphs, do the following: 1) In your opening remarks, offer a general impression of the film, 2) follow with a brief plot summary, plus a discussion of two (or three) of the film's significant features, and 3) conclude with your overall judgment of the film.
                    OR

4)            FILM: The Hiding Place (PG) – (1975) – [Youtube]

                Writing Prompt: FILM REVIEW:

In three short paragraphs, do the following: 1) In your opening remarks, offer a general impression of the film, 2) follow with a brief plot summary, plus a discussion of two (or three) of the film's significant features, and 3) conclude with your overall judgment of the film.
                               

wk15 - DILLARD – considered opinion

DILLARD – considered opinion

See Week 15 course calendar.


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wk15 - THURBER – theme .

THURBER – theme

See Week 15 course calendar.


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wk13 - IGofBeasts - Para/Quote - PART VII

Writing Prompt:  One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Paraphrase a single, significant passage from Part VII and explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole—why it is significant to Larson’s research question.

2)                  Find a significant quote from Part VII, and in a single, well-developed paragraph, FRAME THE QUOTE (“quotation sandwich”), and explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole. 

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wk13 - IGofBeasts - Para/Quote - PART VI

Writing Prompt:  One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Paraphrase a single, significant passage from Part VI and explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole—why it is significant to Larson’s research question.

2)                  Find a significant quote from Part VI, and in a single, well-developed paragraph, FRAME THE QUOTE (“quotation sandwich”), and explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole. 

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wk13 - IGofBeasts - Para/Quote - PART V

Writing Prompt:  One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Paraphrase a single, significant passage from Part V and explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole—why it is significant to Larson’s research question.

2)                  Find a significant quote from Part V, and in a single, well-developed paragraph, FRAME THE QUOTE (“quotation sandwich”), and explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole. 

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wk12 - IGofBeasts - Sum/Para/Quote - PART IV

Writing Prompt:  One SUMMARY; One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Using paragraphing and apt quotations, summarize Part IV.

2)                  Paraphrase a single, significant passage from Part IV and explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole—why it is significant to Larson’s research question.

3)                  Find a significant quote from Part IV, and in a single, well-developed paragraph, FRAME THE QUOTE (“quotation sandwich”), and explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole. 

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wk12 - IGofBeasts - Sum/Para/Quote - PART III

Writing Prompt:  One SUMMARY; One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Using paragraphing and apt quotations, summarize Part III.

2)                  Paraphrase a significant passage from Part III and in a brief paragraph explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole.

3)                  Find a significant quote from Part III, and in a brief, well-developed paragraph, explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole.

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wk12 - IGofBeasts - Sum/Para/Quote - PART II

Writing Prompt:  One SUMMARY; One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Using paragraphing and apt quotations, summarize Part II.

2)                  Paraphrase a significant passage from Part II and in a brief paragraph explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole.

3)                  Find a significant quote from Part II, and in a brief, well-developed paragraph, explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole.

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wk11 - IGofBeasts - Sum/Para/Quote - PART I

Writing Prompt:  One SUMMARY; One PARAPHRASE; One QUOTE:

1)                  Using paragraphing and apt quotations, summarize Part I.

2)                  Paraphrase a significant passage from Part I and in a brief paragraph explain to your reader why the passage is significant to the text as a whole.

3)                  Find a significant quote from Part I, and in a brief, well-developed paragraph, explain to your reader why the quote is significant to the text as a whole.

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wk10 - JOE DALLAS – SKIM - summary

After skimming the article (reading the introduction, conclusion, and skimming the body), write a single topic-driven, well-developed paragraph. Clearly identify the Dallas’s central thesis and supporting arguments. Be specific. Use examples from the text in your summary—textual evidence (summary, paraphrase, and quote).


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wk9 – VAUGHN KOHLER - extra credit

wk9 – VAUGHN KOHLER - extra credit

If you attended the special speaking event and you were physically present to hear ghost writer Vaughn Kohler, you may do the following for extra credit. 

In a brief, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph, and the following question: What was your “take away” from Mr. Kohler’s presentation? Be specific.

NOTE: Submit only on Blogger.com.

wk9 - Walsh, Benkof, and Rose – 3 paragraph summaries

1]         In a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph,  SUMMARIZE Walsh’s argument.

2]         In a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Benkof’s argument.

3]         In a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZERose’s research findings AND answer the following questions:

How do these facts undermine the cultural mythology surrounding
“same sex lesbian” relationships? In lieu of the facts, how does the
culture generally portray lesbian relationships (sitcoms, etc.)?

[HINT: Think about Dr. Rose’s research findings intersect with Dr.
Butterfield’s anti-patriarchal, anti-male brand of lesbianism (145).]

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wk9 - Dr. Stanton L. Jones – SUMMARY

THIS IS A TEST: In a single, topic-driven, and well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Jones’s research findings. Be specific.

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wk9 - TRIANGULATION – Fischer, Charles, and Luck

In a single topic-driven, well-developed paragraph, clearly identify each author’s thesis and where the three articles “triangulate”—where they form a general consensus. In other words, where do they all AGREE? Be specific. Use examples from each text in your summary—textual evidence (summary, paraphrase, and quote).

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wk8 - PEARCEY - summary

In a topic-driven, well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Pearcey’s argument. Be specific. Use examples from the text to support your claim. 

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wk8 - MCBRAYER – summary

CONSLUSIVE STATEMENT: Analysis:

“We can do better. Our children deserve a consistent intellectual foundation. Facts are things that are true. Opinions are things we believe. Some of our beliefs are true. Others are not. Some of our beliefs are backed by evidence. Others are not. Value claims are like any other claims: either true or false, evidenced or not. The hard work lies not in recognizing that at least some moral claims are true but in carefully thinking through our evidence for which of the many competing moral claims is correct. That’s a hard thing to do. But we can’t sidestep the responsibilities that come with being human just because it’s hard.”

Writing Prompt: THIS IS A TEST: In a topic-driven, well-developed
paragraph, SUMMARIZE McBrayer’s argument by explaining what the quote (above) means in the context of the essay as a whole. 

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wk8 - Gobry – SUMMARY

In a topic-driven, well-organized, and well-substantiated paragraph, 

SUMMARIZE Gobry’s argument. Be specific.

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wk7 - comp./contrast: Norvell and Mohler - TONE

COMPARISON / CONTRAST: In a single, well-developed paragraph, compare and contrast the two essays for TONE. Refer to both essays, as you compare and contrast each author’s message (content) and presentation (tone). How are they the same? How are they different? Be specific. Use evidence (examples) for each text in your response.


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wk7 - NORVELL and MOHLER - MOTIVATION

THINK ABOUT CH. 14 IN YOUR THEY SAY / I SAY TEXT: In a single well-structured SENTENCE, answer the following: 
What motivates each author: Thad Norvell and Dr. Albert Mohler?           

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