English-THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
Description
Expository Essay
Conducts an analysis of a book and states the intent of the book.
OVERVIEW
Introduction: typical introduction working from general “hook” to a specific
thesis
Paragraph 1: Summarize the book
Paragraph 2: Describe the author’s position/intent (what was the author trying
to prove/explain in this novel…in other words, why did they write it? Provide
evidence)
Paragraph 3: Argue whether you agree with the position of the
author/producer
Conclusion: Work from closing your thesis to closing general idea (opposite
structure of the introduction).
Recipe:
Step 1: Start with a “working thesis” (Color in the movie Pleasantville was used to
convey…)
Ø Start with a hook that gains general interest of your audience
Ø Write your introduction
Ø Close with your thesis with your topic and position
Step 2: Summarize the novel
Ø Explain the text/movie but direct your summary it at supporting your
opinion.
Ø This is mathematical-like thinking (Abstract thought)
Ø What is important that they know about the book/movie in order to make
your argument meaningful?
Step 3: What is the director/producer trying to say?
Ø DON’T SAY “I believe” write it assertively (strongly) “The author of the
novel was trying to…”
Ø Discuss what the author of this novel was trying to show through the
characters and plot development.
Ø Give examples and support your argument with logical explanations of how
those examples show your opinion to be true.
Step 4: What is your opinion on the theme (not the book!!!).
Ø “I” is allowed in this section only
Ø Critically examine the position on the producer/director
Ø You can agree or disagree with what they were trying to say. Is it a valuable
point or are they misdirected??
Step 5: Conclusion
Ø Close thesis
Ø End with general points around the theme and the movie
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