Instructions: Remember that you may only discuss one scene per paragraph. Within each paragraph, you must discuss at least 3 different film devices and how each one creates suspense. You may choose your devices from any of the following categories reviewed: (1) film shots, (2) camera movement, (3) camera angles, (4) sound, (5) lighting.
Checklist: After you complete this form, come back to this checklist to make sure you are ready to move on to drafting.
Did you only focus on one film scene per body paragraph?
Did you make sure to discuss at least 3 different film devices per scene?
After you identify each film device, do you clearly explain how that device creates suspense? This is THE most important part, so do not overlook this.
Begin with a statement that introduces Stephen King films in general. What are they known for?
Transitioning from the sentence above, introduce your film by providing title, date, and very brief summary.
[Example: One of King’s most popular films, Carrie (1976), tells the story of a unique teenager who, after being bullied at home and at school, uses her supernatural abilities to seek revenge on those who hurt her.]
Introduce your theme. [Example: In this film, one of the most important themes is the creation of suspense.]
Elaborate on theme. This may include your own definition of what the theme means, or it may simply let readers know how this theme operates in the film’s overall story/plot.
Write thesis statement. [Example: The theme of suspense is clearly illustrated through the use of various film devices in several important scenes from Misery.]
Include topic sentence for first scene. [Example: First, film devices and techniques in the scene where _________ help support the theme of suspense.]
Discuss device #1 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #2 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #3 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Write concluding sentence that wraps up paragraph by reconnecting to thesis. [Example: The theme of suspense is clearly defined using these film devices.]
Include topic sentence for second scene. [Example: Next, film devices and techniques in the scene where _________ help support the theme of suspense.]
Discuss device #1 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #2 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #3 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Write concluding sentence that wraps up paragraph by reconnecting to thesis. [Example: The theme of suspense is clearly defined using these film devices.]
Include topic sentence for third scene. [Example: Finally, film devices and techniques in the scene where _________ help support the theme of suspense.]
Discuss device #1 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #2 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Discuss device #3 and how it works to support theme. [See example on CANVAS.]
Write concluding sentence that wraps up paragraph by reconnecting to thesis. [Example: The theme of suspense is clearly defined using these film devices.]
Restate thesis using different words.
Create a couple of sentences where you discuss how film techniques help make this film successful, and you might consider mentioning your theme here as well.
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