PERIOD 5

OF MICE AND MEN
J1: What is friendship?
HW1: How do you feel about our criminal justice system?
J2: What was your reaction to the death of Lennie?
HW2: Would you recommend Of Mice and Men to your friends?

SHAWSHANK
J3: How does the filmmaker heighten the tension?
HW3: Are you enjoying the film so far?
J4: What is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW4: Describe Andy's world.
J5: Free Writing
HW5: Free Writing
J6: Fact or Opinion: Red is a good guy.
HW6: Fact or Opinion: Prisons are effective.

SPEAK

J7: Describe your first day of high school.

HW7: Would you want to have a teacher like Mr. Neck?

J8: Describe your first day of high school.

HW8:Can you keep a secret? Are there clues that Melinda is keeping a secret?

J9: How does your room express who you are?

HW9: Does your family communicate? How does Melinda's family communicate?

LEAP OF FAITH

J10-12: Free Write

HW10-12: Free Write

J13: Does your past excuse your present and future?

HW13: Why do Jane and Jonas NOT have a romantic relationship?

NUMBER 12 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU

J14: Describe what you would do to make the world a fair place

HW14: : Does the movie effectively make its point?

J15: What are the pros and cons of a computer controlled world?

HW15: Does the movie effectively make its point?

MOVIE REVIEWS:
Use the criteria we learned in class to write a movie review of at least two (2) of the following:
Of Mice and Men
The Shawshank Redemption
Speak
Marionettes, Inc
Rear Window

HOW TO WRITE A MOVIE REVIEW: NOTES BEFORE WRITING

GENERAL INFO:

Name of movie

Prominent actors

Genre

Overview of Plot

Setting

DIRECTION:

Was the movie slow?

Fast-paced?

Gripping?

Were there unnecessary scenes?

EDITING:

Was it choppy?

Smooth?

Seamless?

Confusing?

SET DESIGN:

Realistic?

Right place?

MUSIC:

Fitting?

NOW IT’S TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW:

1. information
2. be explanatory
3. be critical. Present BOTH opinion and info
4. write a memorable closing to your review
5. Read it