How to take notes and write paragraphs effectively
- 1. How to take notes and write paragraphs in AS exam L/O: to understand a) How to set up notes effectively b) How to write effective paragraphs
- 2. This is on 1st page in representation revision package CAM SAMC Point (point to cover) Evidence Getting evidence from clip to support clips (analyise is done in essay) Link How does it link to the type of representation Does it reinforce Develop Challenge Stereotypes? EDIT MES SOUND
- 3. Note structure TECHNICAL AREA POINT (points for essay) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. EVIDENCE (evidence from clip to support points) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (analysis is done in essay) LINK How does it link to the type of representation? Reinforce? Develop? Challenge?
- 4. Why is this structure good? • It enables you to start structuring your essay before you even write it. • The old way, people just used to write down random notes and then struggle to piece them together. • You only have 30 minutes to write, planning must begin before this, or you will run out of time which is the toughest thing of this exam!
- 5. Taking notes with each viewing You view it 4 times, you will record info as you watch it over and over • • • • 1st 2nd 3rd 4th no notes points evidence evidence & link
- 6. Paragraphs • Using PEAL paragraphs is essential in achieving above a D. • If you don’t use PEAL structure, you will be writing randomly. (level 1 and maybe level 2) • Using PEAL gives you focus. • Remember you have already started your point, evidence in note taking!
- 7. P = POINT Point • Make a focused point. This is a statement which addresses the essay question and addresses the paragraph’s topic (subtopic).
- 8. E = Evidence Evidence • 1. Provide evidence (evidence from an image (example from image) or text (quotation from text) which supports your point, is relevant and is the best example you can find. 2. (Explanation - Briefly explain your evidence)
- 9. A = Analysis (explanation) Analysis • Analyse (explain the point and evidence) the work in more detail using analytical verbs. Remember to analyse something means to examine it, observe it, scrutinize it, study it and evaluate it. ANALYTICAL VERBS (to use for analysis) • Connotes (connoting, connotation) • Indicates (indicating, indicative) • Shows (showing) • Suggests (suggesting, suggestive) • Implies (implying, implication) • Highlights (highlighting) • Emphasises (emphasising) • Underlines (underlining) • Reinforces (reinforcing, reinforcement)
- 10. L = Link Link • Write and describe how it links back to the question/argument (thesis).
- 11. Extension = Effect Extension: • Effect: What is the effect on the audience?
- 12. PEAL paragraphs with multiple points • PEAL paragraphs aren’t always simple • Sometimes you can have PEAL paragraphs with multiple points • Sometimes they can be comparative and in the analysis you can COMPARE (similarities & differences)
- 13. Comparing • B or above answers will have an element of comparison. • You could compare technical areas, stereotypes or even key terms (ex. Characters costumes) • Comparing similarities • Comparing differences CONNECTIVES to use for comparing • If you are going to COMPARE, then use appropriate connectives (comparing connectives): – Similarities: Equally, similarly, likewise, like, as with, in the same way, – Differences: Whereas, alternatively, instead of, otherwise, however, on the other hand
- 14. Introduction • You must always start a response/essay with an introduction • Media exam = MUST BE SHORT!!!!!!!!!!! (time) In the sequence from _________, the technical features of _________ is applied to construct the representation of _________.
- 15. Body paragraphs • Body paragraphs are the middle of an essay • Take a look at essay structure in revision booklet SIMPLE (C/D) below CHALLENGING (B above) List off the points randomly Relate to structure of clip, and potentially compare Setting Lighting Costume Beginning of clip Middle of clip End of clip
- 16. Making additional points • When you write paragraphs, remember simple connectives. • Firstly, secondly, next, meanwhile, finally These help to keep your writing (sentences) clear and well structured.
- 17. Conclusion • A response/essay should always have a short conclude to conclude/summarize/wrap up the essay • MUST BE SHORT! As we have seen, the representation of _________ is constructed by the ___________ codes in the sequence.
- 18. LINKING TO REPRESENTATION To link to the type of representation you can think about stereotypes; how are people stereotyped? • • • • What is/are the stereotypes? Is it a positive or negative stereotype? Does is reinforce, develop or challenge stereotypes? Why does it reinforce, develop or challenge stereotypes? • Extension: Why is this relevant or important to our society?
- 19. Representation activities • These are all in the back of the revision guide….. • At the bottom are links to clips you can look at to practice writing responses • We will do ethnicity first (linked to mise-enscene)