Saturday, 17 December 2011
The Nightmare before Christmas
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Thursday, 8 December 2011
1. What are the themes in the film?
2. Explain the relationship between Jack and Tyler (at least 200 words)
3. What do they symbolise/represent in the film?
4. What is the main message of the film? Explain and elaborate.
5. What do you think of the film? Explain and elaborate (at least 100 words)
Monday, 28 November 2011
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Thursday, 17 November 2011
David Horowitz quote
"A gun - do I really have to spell it out? - is an inanimate object. It takes a human brain to pull the trigger. Firearms don't kill people. Sociopaths do. If young black males abuse firearms in an irresponsible and criminal fashion, why should the firearm industry be held accountable? Why not their parents? Why not themselves?"
a) Write down one argument that supports Horowitz's statement above, beginning "I agree with Howowitz because..."
b) Write down one argument which speaks against Horowitz' statement above, beginning "I disagree with Horowitz because..."
Monday, 14 November 2011
Outline of the argumentation in "Seeking a Smoking Gun in U. S. Violence"
A) A short presentation to attract the attention of your reader and introduce the topic.
B) A presentation of the main points in the review. Use words and phrases such as On the one hand, on the other hand, in conclusion, although, however, in contrast to, generally...
C) A brief conclusion in which you sum up on the points you have focused on in your outline.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Bowling for Columbine: Work points
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Terry McCarthy: "Warning"
Monday, 24 October 2011
5 point action plan
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Keywords for Growing Up
Friday, 14 October 2011
The Civil Rights movement
Thursday, 13 October 2011
How to write an analysis
How to write an analysis:
1) The summary you, hopefully,know how to write: write in present tense; only approx. 150 words; do not include quotes; and use your own words.
A summary reviews the most important points of the text. It should be approximately 150 words. Furthermore, the summary should be written as much as possible in your own words and in present tense. It contains only the main ideasand does not include your own view on the text, nor quotesfrom the text.
2) The characterisation: Write a short introduction in which you present the characters and their situation. Describe their features and identify the conflict(s), how does the conflict develop and what is the objective? Hence the intention with the the text. You can usequotes, just use them wisely i.e. do not use too many, and do not forget to comment on them.
3) Comment: How do you understand this part of the text? What is the author´s intention? You may put it into perspective (other examples of everyday life, ideas from the text and your analysis from the characterization). Your focus is on THE TEXT and what you are asked to comment on. Keep it simple!
4) Short essay: The basic essayis in where you discuss an issue. You start by making a short introduction e.g. something general, and then slowly build up the essay by discussing the topic from different points of view. Finally you wrap up with a good punch line.