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Slide1
How to write
a Comparative Essay
Slide2Slide3Slide4Slide5Slide6Slide7Slide8Slide9The
Essay
Topic
In
transforming ‘The
Invention
of
Hugo
Cabret
’ into a film,
the director
Martin
Scorsese
ma
de
various
changes to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss
.
Slide10•
Planning
•
Drafting
(
writing your essay
)
•
Proofreading
/
Editing (you and another person will proofread your work)• Publishing
The Steps
This PPT
Slide11Make a
Venn diagram in your books
to record some similarities and differences between the novel and the film.
Select 3
or more
important scenes / passages
from the book
and
film to compare
and contrast.
These will make up the body paragraphs of your essay.Create a mind-map using inspiration
to help you organise your essay ideas.
Tips for you
Slide12STEP ONE:
PLANNINGT
he
E
ssay
Question
In
transforming ‘
The
Invention
of Hugo
Cabret’ into a film, the director Martin Scorsese made various changes to bring the graphic novel to life
. Discuss.
Slide13Highlight
the key words in your essay questionLook up
synonyms
for the key words
STEP ONE:
PLANNING
T
he
E
ssay
Question
Slide14STEP ONE: PLANNING
Highlight the key words
In
transforming ‘
The
Invention
of
Hugo
Cabret
’ into a film,
the director Martin Scorsese made various changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.
Slide15In
transforming ‘The Invention of
Hugo
Cabret’ into a
film
, the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.
STEP ONE: PLANNINGHighlight the key words
Slide16STEP ONE:
PLANNINGFind synonyms
for the key words
In
transforming
‘
The
Invention of
Hugo
Cabret’ into a
film, the director Martin Scorsese makes various changes to
bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.
Slide17In
transforming ‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.
KeywordSynonym
transformingHave
filmamakesgo
various
at
changes
using
bring
a
graphic novel
thesauraus
life
STEP ONE:
PLANNING
Find
synonyms
for the key words
Slide18Keyword
Synonym
transforming
ANSWERS
film
ANSWERS
makes
ANSWERS
various
ANSWERS
changes
ANSWERS
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to
bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.
STEP ONE:
PLANNING
Find
synonyms
for the key words
Slide19transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
ANSWERS
makes
ANSWERS
various
ANSWERS
changes
ANSWERS
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel
to
life
. Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind
synonyms
for the key words
Slide20transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
ANSWERS
various
ANSWERS
changes
ANSWERS
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms
for the key words
Slide21transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
ANSWERS
changes
ANSWERS
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind
synonyms
for the key words
Slide22transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, countless, innumerable, a large number of
changes
ANSWERS
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms
for the key words
Slide23transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, countless, innumerable, a large number of
changes
adjustments, adaptations, improvements, modifications, conversions, redesigns, reworkings, reconstructions, refinements,
bring
ANSWERS
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms
for the key words
Slide24transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, countless, innumerable, a large number of
changes
adjustments, adaptations, improvements, modifications, conversions, redesigns, reworkings, reconstructions, refinements,
bring
cause, create, result in, wreak, lead to, trigger, spark, activate, catalyse
graphic novel
ANSWERS
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to
life
.
Discuss.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms
for the key words
Slide25transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, countless, innumerable, a large number of
changes
adjustments, adaptations, improvements, modifications, conversions, redesigns, reworkings, reconstructions, refinements,
bring
cause, create, result in, wreak, lead to, trigger, spark, activate, catalyse
graphic novel
written work, book, work, printed work, narrative.
life
ANSWERS
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to life
.
Discuss
.STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms for the key words
Slide26transforming
altering, modifying, converting, transfiguring, remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, reconstructing, rebuilding, recasting, restyling, reworking, renewing, revamping, remaking; revolutionising
film
movie, picture, feature, feature film
makes
constructs, builds, assembles, puts together, manufactures, produces, creates, forms, fashions, models, moulds, shapes, forges
various
numerous, many, several, copious, abundant, countless, innumerable, a large number of
changes
adjustments, adaptations, improvements, modifications, conversions, redesigns, reworkings, reconstructions, refinements,
bring
cause, create, result in, wreak, lead to, trigger, spark, activate, catalyse
graphic novel
written work, book, work, printed work, narrative.
life
(some descriptive words) dynamic, energetic, (noun) existence;
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
,
the director
Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to bring the graphic novel to life.
Discuss
.
STEP ONE: PLANNINGFind synonyms for the key words
Slide27STEP TWO:
PLANNING
Rewrite
the
essay
topic
in your own words, at least three times.
WHY?
Slide28Rewrite
your essay topic
in your own words, at least three times.
We do this to help think the
topic
through.
You can
then
use these reworded statements as part of your topic sentences.
Use the synonyms you looked up to help you.
STEP TWO: PLANNING
Slide29HAVE A GO!
STEP TWO:
PLANNING
Rewrite
your essay question in your own words, at least three times.
We do this to help think the question through.
You can
then
use these reworded statements as part of your topic sentences.
Use the
synonyms
you looked up to help you.
Slide30In
transforming ‘The Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
, the director Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes
to
bring
the
graphic novel to life. Discuss.OUR EXAMPLES:1.2.
STEP TWO: PLANNING
Slide31STEP TWO:
PLANNING
In
transforming
‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
film
, the director Martin Scorsese
makes
various
changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss.SOME MORE EXAMPLES:
1.2.3.
Slide32STEP THREE:
PLANNING
Think
about
what
the essay
topic
is asking you to talk about
.
What
scenes or moments
from the novel and film could you link to this essay question? Make dot points on the following in your
workbook:Reflecting on the essay
topic
Slide33THINK TIME
STEP THREE:
PLANNING
Slide34Answer the following question in your books:
What are some elements
that
feature
in the film,
but
not the novel
?
Use the notes we’ve made on film
elements to help you brainstorm this!
Reflecting on the essay topic
STEP THREE: PLANNING
Slide35THINK TIME
STEP THREE:
PLANNING
Slide36Mis
en scene Cinematography
Music/sound
Lighting
Colour Costume
Set design
Dialogue
Comedy Slap-stick
Comedy
Action Sequences Changes to Storyline
Additional characters Order of
Events Which of these (three or more) elements will you discuss in your essay?
Think, Pair, Share!STEP THREE: PLANNING
Slide37STEP FOUR:
PLANNING
Now
that
you
have shared your ideas, make a list of moments from the novel and the film that
you could use
as
evidence.
For
example, in my essay I am going to talk about:
The use of
music and how it builds tensionThe inclusion of
new characters and their storylinesExample 1 - The Station Master, and his crush on the
florist.Example 2 - The two elderly ‘artsy’ people
I’ll talk about how these two new, smaller sub-plots add another layer to the film, possibly for the enjoyment of the older, adult audience members.The use of
slapstick comedy
and
action
sequences
.
Slide38Music to create tension
Development of smaller characters
Slapstick
comedy
and action
Moment in
the novel
Example of
a
tense
/
emotional moment in the novel
Quote / Evidence + Explain
Use
a
quote
if possible and
explain the
tense / emotional moment in
detail
Moment in the
film
Example
of a scene
where music creates a stressed or tense atmosphere
(
same or
similar
scene to novel)
Evidence + Explain
Explain the effect - what’s happening
and how does it create tension for the audience?
STEP FOUR:
PLANNING
Slide39Music to create tension
Development of smaller characters
Slapstick
comedy
and action
Moment in the novel
NOVEL: When Hugo is chased by the Station Master
Quote / Evidence + Explain
NOVEL: “
Quote”
.
Explain
the tension the reader
feels
at this point
.
Moment in the film
FILM:
We watch Hugo being chased by the Station Master
and hi
s dog.
U
se of music
creates
stressful
and
tense
atmosphere
.
Evidence + Explain
FILM: Explain the effect
by
describing
the
music
in detail
and
how
it makes
the audience
feel
.
STEP FOUR:
PLANNING
Slide40Music to create tension
Development of smaller characters
Slapstick
comedy
and action
Moment in the novel
NOVEL: When Hugo is chased by the Station Master
Quote / Evidence + Explain
NOVEL: “
Quote”
.
Explain
the tension the reader
feels
at this point
.
Moment in the film
FILM:
We watch Hugo being chased by the Station Master
and hi
s dog.
U
se of music
creates
stressful
and
tense
atmosphere
.
Evidence + Explain
FILM: Explain the effect
by
describing
the
music
in detail
and
how
it makes
the audience
feel
.
Don’t forget!
You
can choose the order of your
evidence
.
Here
, I have decided
to talk about
the
novel first
.
STEP FOUR:
PLANNING
Slide41STEP FIVE:
PLANNING
Time to map out
your
essay
! You
will
need
:
An introductionFirst body paragraphSecond body paragraphThird body paragraphA conclusion
Slide42Introduction
Conclusion
BP1
BP2
BP3
ESSAYS ARE LIKE HAMBURGERS
Slide43ESSAYS ARE LIKE HAMBURGERS
Your
introduction should be similar your conclusion.
They summarise the information in your paragraphs.
They keep the essay together
(just like burger buns
)
.
Your body paragraphs are part of the whole essay
(or burger), but they each have a different idea (or flavour
)
!
Slide44Map
ping out your essay – lay out your topics clearly:
An introduction
First body paragraph
-
USE OF MUSIC
Second body paragraph
-
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS
Third body paragraph
-
SLAP STICK COMEDY
A conclusion
STEP FIVE: PLANNING
Slide45STEP ONE:
DRAFTING Introductions
For a comparative essay, your introduction
needs to
‘introduce’
the following things:
Your
reworded essay question.
The
AUTHOR of the novel
and
t
he TITLE of the novel The DIRECTOR of the film and the TITLE of the film
The three differences you will talk about. Your introduction should ‘touch on’ the three ideas you will explore in your body paragraphs. This means you explain each of the three differences in some
detail.
Slide46Your introduction needs to
begin with your main contention.
That is your
rewording of the
essay
topic
.
Then state and briefly explain your
three
points
that support this contention on the topic (the elements you decided on in your planning stages).
Your writing should flow nicely!STEP ONE: DRAFTING Introductions
Slide47In
transforming ‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a film, the director Martin Scorsese makes various changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss
.
In
his
adaptation
of ‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
movie
, director Martin Scorsese implements a number of alterations to bring the novel alive.
In his effort create an entertaining version of the novel, Scorsese incorporates music to create tension in particular scenes, introduces new characters
to the story, and uses a lot of
slapstick comedy. REMEMBER: Your introduction needs to begin with your main contention.
That is your
rewording of the
topic.
Then
state and briefly explain your
three points that support this contention
on the
topic.
STEP ONE:
DRAFTING
Introductions
Slide48In
transforming ‘The Invention of Hugo Cabret’ into a film, Martin Scorsese makes various changes to bring the graphic novel to life. Discuss
In his
adaptation
of ‘The
Invention
of Hugo Cabret’ into a
movie,
director Martin Scorsese
implements a number of alterations to bring the novel alive
. In his effort create an entertaining version of the novel, Scorsese incorporates
music to create tension in particular scenes, introduces new characters to the story, and uses a lot of slapstick comedy.
Reworded essay topic.
Points ONE, TWO and THREE (which will be explained in separate body paragraphs)
STEP ONE:
DRAFTING Introductions
REMEMBER:
Your introduction needs to begin with your
main contention.
That is your
rewording of the
topic.
Then
state and briefly explain your
three points that support this contention
on the
topic.
Slide49We have reworded our essay
topic
.
(STEP TWO /
Red
dish
section)
We know what each paragraph will be about.
(STEP FOUR /
Orange, colourful
section) 1st paragraph on MUSIC
2nd paragraph on NEW CHARACTERS3rd paragraph on SLAPSTICK COMEDY
= Ready to write our introduction!
STEP ONE: DRAFTING Introductions
Slide50INTRODUCTION: EXAMPLE #1
‘
The Invention
of Hugo
Cabret
‘,by Brian Selznick,
is about a
twelve
year old boy living in Paris in 1931. Both of Hugo’s parents have passed away, and he
has been
left in the care of his uncle who operates and
takes care of the clocks at the train station. The novel has been
since adapted into a film entitled “Hugo”, directed by Martin Scorsese. Even though the graphic novel and the film share a similar plot, they also have many differences. In his
adaptation, director Martin Scorsese implements a number of alterations to bring the novel alive. In his effort to create an entertaining version of the novel, Scorsese incorporates music, introduces new characters, and uses a lot of slapstick comedy.
Judging
by this person’s introduction, what will there
be
the focus of
their body paragraphs?
Slide51‘The Invention of Hugo
Cabret’
is about a twelve year old boy living in Paris in 1931. Both of Hugo’s parents have passed away, and he has been left in the care of his uncle who operates and takes care of the clocks at the train station. The novel has been since adapted into a film entitled
‘Hugo’,
directed by Martin Scorsese.
Even
though the graphic novel and the film share a similar plot, they also have many differences. Elements such as dialogue, sound and visual imagery, humour
(
or
lack
of
)
, and purpose given to certain characters all convey the differences between the two texts.
INTRODUCTION: EXAMPLE #2
Judging by this person’s introduction, what will
their be the focus of their body paragraphs?
Slide52A
topic sentence (identifies your main point)
An
explanation
(
some
more information
on this
)
Some
evidence
(quote from the novel, clear description of a page of the novel or scene from the film, etc.) A linking/concluding sentence (back to the essay question) We all know the ‘TEEL’ structure by now!
STEP TWO: DRAFTING Body Paragraphs
Your body paragraphs
must include:
Slide53The Equation:
REWORDED PART OF ESSAY
TOPIC
+
PARAGRAPH
TOPIC
So
my
essay will
use the following:
Paragraph One: Reworded essay topic + My element
(music) Paragraph Two: Reworded essay topic + My element (new characters)
Paragraph Three: Reworded essay topic + My element (slapstick
comedy) STEP TWO: DRAFTING Body Paragraphs
Writing
Topic Sentences
Slide54A sophisticated paragraph has
more than one piece of evidence, and detailed explanations.
You can also
change the order
of your evidence and explanations to create variety in your writing.
Switching back and forth is good!
For
your
essay, aim to have
at least two
quotes/pieces of evidence per paragraph. STEP TWO: DRAFTING
Body Paragraphs
Slide55One
of the elements that Martin Scorsese incorporates into his film adaptation of ‘Hugo’ is music. Throughout the film, the soundtrack is used to ___________________. A strong example of this is
during _______________________. Here
, the audience is made to
feel ____________________________ because
of
_______________________.
Another example of
the use of music
is
______________________. Through the use of music in this scene, the audience is inspired to think about ______________________ and to feel _____________________. As
highlighted, music is one of the
elements that Martin Scorsese incorporates into his transformation of ‘Hugo Cabret’. STEP TWO: DRAFTING Body Paragraph
s
A scaffold
to use (element of music):
Slide56FIN