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Reading Film
Let's look at what it means to be literate in reading a film. This incorporates the ability to critically analyze and interpret the meaning and messages conveyed through cinematic elements as they build...
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Comparative Study Exemplar: LaLa Land vs. An American in Paris
Film 1: La La Land (2016), USA Film 2: An American in Paris (1951), USA Film Focus: Musical Film This exemplar earned a perfect score. Refer to the rubric and examine the expectations of a top markband...
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Comparative Study: Criteria B
In most comparative studies, the evidence for Criteria A can be found in the first 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 mintutes of the video essay. That leaves approximately 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 minutes to undertake a close examination...
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Comparative Study: Criteria C
Criteria C focuses on the construction of the comparative study; this actually has nothing to do with the quality of the analysis or the understanding of the overall task- In many ways, Criteria C should...
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Lesson: Introducing the Comparative Study
So many questions. Here is where we can help students start finding answers. Slide One: Introduction.Slide Two: The Comparative Study has three components that define the analytical comparison, as...
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Comparative Study Proposals
The comparative study should arise from two films from contrasting geographic and/or time periods. It is often a good idea to start with a specific film, genre, or It is often a good idea to start...
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Comparative Study Planning Guide
This editable slideshow breaks down the task components, connects, and provides a step-by-step approach to completing the assessment. Once you have selected your topic, focus, and films, this document...
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Comparative Study: Exemplars
Here we have included a variety of CS's that cover a range of topics. We will update this frequently with more examples. We recommend going over the rubric before watching the films and then applying...
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Cs Example: Black Panther vs. RRR
Film 1: Black Panther (2018), USA Film 2: RRR (2022), India Film Focus: Action Sources Films: Black Panther. Directed by: Ryan Coogler, Marvel Studios, February 14, 2018. RRR. Directed by: S.S. Rajamouli,...
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CS Exemplar: Parasite vs. Us
Here is a more detailed look at the Comparative Study that was examined on the main CS page. Let's look at how this student examined these two films in order to achieve top markbands. Note: We've selected...