Movie Review
Mit94HUMA 1301 Chart 3 Extra Credit Movie Review Choices and Instructions on How to Write Your Paper
Remember to check the instructions for writing this paper on D2L. I expect you to follow my instructions. Instructions on how to write your paper follow the Film Lists
HINT: THE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO DO EXTRA CREDIT IS BEFORE YOU NEED IT!
Instructions on how to write your paper are at the end of this chart.
Movie Review 1 –Due Date Saturday, April 10 by 11 pm
You may Choose 1 from this list
Troy 2004 An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces and chronicles the fates of the men involved. Stars: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando
OR
Gladiator 2000 When a Roman general is betrayed, and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.
Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
How to Write a Historical Film Review Extra Credit Opportunity
The Content Menu on the left of D2L has an extra credit section which tells you the films you may view for each extra credit opportunity. You can also find this list on your syllabus. You must find a copy of the film. I do not provide links to these films.
These are the only extra credit offered. You can do all of these or none of these. I do not offer extensions on required assignments. If you miss a required assignment or want to get some points to boost your test grades, do these. It is best not to wait until you need the extra credit. Consider this "insurance." Each unit has a due date of the extra credit.
After carefully watching an approved historical film from the list provided in the course syllabus, write a 2-3-page essay in the following format. To earn the maximum points possible (10 POINTS - A FULL LETTER GRADE!) on the Unit Exam, be sure to check for complete sentences, correct grammar and spelling, and complete paragraphs. A complete paragraph must have a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence. (continued)
FORMAT: ** Typed, double-spaced, 1" Margins all around, 12-point font, Times New Roman
1st Paragraph: Introduce the film and the main point you want to make about it. Tell the name of the film, when it came out, and any other information you think is useful, such as who directed it. If the film had won any awards, include that. (Try the Internet Movie Database at www.imbd.com.) Also include the main setting or settings and the time period or major historical even when the story is set. Paragraphs 2-4 or 5: Write at least 2-3 paragraphs describing the plot. What actually happened? What was the main conflict and the climax of the story? How did the main characters deal with the conflicts? How did the film end? Paragraph 5 or 6: Tell how this story fits into early U.S. history. What does it tell us about what happened in the past? Is there a moral story or other lesson that the story is trying to express? Does this change or reinforce your understanding of the time period? Did you learn anything from the film that helped you understand a historical event or the perspective of a particular person or group of people? Last Paragraph: Clearly restate your main idea about the film. Also tell your general impression of it. Did it keep your interest? How was the acting? Were the characters believable? You can also comment on the special effects, costumes, sets or props. Finally, tell whether or not you would recommend this film to someone else. All work that you submit will be automatically submitted to TurnItIn.com to check for plagiarism. Plagiarism of any kind will NOT be tolerated. YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN WORDS. Please review the Academic Integrity portion of your syllabus for more information. I will be adding complete instructions for the submission process, so watch for the announcements regarding Extra Credit Submission Instructions.