EA 2.2: Writing a Style Analysis Essay

Assignment: Your assignment is to write a 4 paragraph essay analyzing the cinematic choices of director Tim Burton. Your essay will focus on the ways in which the director uses cinematic techniques across films to achieve a desired effect.

Outline/format: Introduction: Your introductions paragraph should start with a hook and include a TAG (title, author, genre) sentence that introduces the director and film titles. You need to include which two cinematic techniques you will discuss, and end with a thesis statement that explains the importance of cinematic techniques.

Body paragraph 1: Focus on one cinematic element (shot type, lighting, camera angle OR music/sound) and how it is used in all films. Include a topic sentence, explanation of the cinematic technique, examples from both films, and how it impacted the audience.

Body paragraph 2: Focus on the other cinematic element from your introduction (shot type, lighting, camera angle OR music/sound) and how it is used in all films. Include a topic sentence, explanation of the cinematic techniques, examples from both films, and how it impacted the audience.

Conclusion: It should connect all of your information by explaining: *Why understanding cinematic techniques matters *Tim Burton’s use of cinematic techniques to show his style *How cinematic techniques connect to other texts/life

Steps: 1. Review the graphic organizers you have completed while viewing Tim Burton films. Choose 2 cinematic techniques about which you have thorough information and examples. 2. Complete the outline provided, including thesis statement and reflective commentary. 3. Draft your essay on the computer, following the formatting guidelines. 4. Complete a peer editing session using the provided editing checklist. 5. Self-edit and revise. 6. Check your work against the rubric. If you don’t think it meets the highest standard, make any necessary changes. 7. Print final draft!