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Favourite Scene Two-Paragraph Response

On lined paper, write a two paragraph response to the movie. Use the organizer below to plan your answer.
Don't forget to use a topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.
Finish with a concluding thought at the end of the second paragraph.


Knowledge/ Understanding
  • Clearly describe many details from the movie
Thinking/ Inquiry
  • Clearly explain and support your reasons for liking the scene
Communication
  • Organize your ideas
  • Use effective vocabulary
  • Make your ideas flow smoothly from sentence to sentence
  • Use topic sentences and a concluding sentence
Application
  • Fill out the planning sheet
  • Correct spelling and grammar errors

Planning Page

First paragraph: Describe your favourite scene (point form notes)

Who are the main characters in the scene?


Where does the scene take place?



How does the scene open?



List the three most important actions in the scene in the order they happened.






How does the scene end?



Second Paragraph: Choose three categories from the list below. For each one that you choose, describe specific details that made this your favourite scene. Make your explanation clear.

Categories

example of explanation paragraph

Paragraph Organizer

Linking Sentence


Reason 1: Example and explanation (point form)


Reason 2: Example and explanation (point form)


Reason 3: Example and explanation (point form)


Conclusion: importance of scene to movie overall




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