Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Monkey's Paw essay organization


I created this to show students how to compare the two versions- the written and the video.  Each section has a specific focus which can be directly compared and supported.

Also, notice how these required talking points can now be added in:
___ Plot
___ Flashback
___ Characters shouldn’t go
___ Characters shouldn’t seek information
___ Setting
___ Their world is believable or like ours
___ Conflict
___ Source of horror inside/outside
___ Natural explanation
___ Movie techniques like lighting, sound, music

Introduction: I believe the book created tension, suspense, and fear better than the movie.

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Plot
Compare how the paw was revealed.
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Compare how the story ended.
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Setting
Compare beginning up to when Sergeant Major shows up.
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Compare the general creepiness of the story.
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Conflict
Compare how you say, “Don’t do it!”

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Conclusion: I believe the book created tension, suspense, and fear better than the movie.