Section outline

  • Term 3: Week 5




    ONLINE LEARNING: Film Analysis and Film Essays 

    Our context for this term is "Around the World in 80 Days". In English, this means having a look at the societal issues from around the globe from a variety of perspectives and critically analysizing them. In addition, we will be looking at conflict resolution and standing together in the face of adversity to some extent. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this:

    - Formal essay writing: Building on what we have already done at the start of terms 1 and 2 (2 WEEKS)

    - Film analysis and critical essays : Recognizing cinema techniques in a film of your choice which tackles a social, political or societal issue. Analysing the film and its message to formulate ideas and create a film critical essay. (3 WEEKS)

    - Debating: Introduction to debating structure, skills, research and critical arguments. This will be your third assessment for the year, will be conducted in groups, graded individually and will involve research and public speaking.* (4 WEEKS)

    - Formal essay writing 2.0: Revisiting formal writing at the end of this term so we are well prepared for the end of year E-asTTle test. (1 week)

     * Groups will be chosen by you unless you guys decide otherwise, topics will be co-decided BUT assigned by me for each group. As always, this is open for discussion.


    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: " What do I need to include to make my argument stronger?"

        - Incorporating the use of PEEL paragraphs

        - Utilizing the Introduction Triangle and Essay Checklist 

        - Extending the argument or main points to the outside world


    2) Critically analyse film and its message

    - Recognize cinematography techniques in a film

    - Begin to understand "director's purpose" and why it is important 

    - Recognize key themes, motifs and symbols 

    - Analyse characterization and purpose 

    - Analyse key scenes and interpret what they mean for the character, the film as a whole and the audience 


    3) Write film analysis essays 

    - Revisiting TEEP charts 

    - Introducing PETAL paragraphs and deliberately choosing specific techniques 

    - Incorporating purpose and techniques into an essay


    4) Prepare for a group debate 

    -  Effectively research both sides of an argument 

    -  Communicate respectively with group members 

    - Organize ideas and arguments 


    5) Critically argue on a topic of interest 

    - Practise oral presentation skills: standing tall, speaking clearly at an appropriate pitch, tone and volume

    - Building confidence techniques 

    - Active listening of the opponent group's points 


    6) Formal essay writing 

    - Letter writing requirements and techniques 


    Activities for week 5:

    Monday (S1) - TBA

    Tuesday (S2) - TBA

    Thursday (S1) - TBA