Tips for Paper 1 HL

1. In the introduction, identify clearly the two pieces you are comparing, by name and author if possible.  Identify the text type and context and state in a single sentence the most important similarity (usually theme)
2. Never ever say that something is not present
3. Make sure you use the proper terms for identifying stylistic devices and forms.
4. Use 25ct words where possible.
5. Organize and make smooth transitions
6. Write a conclusion, not a summary. There is a difference between a summary and a conclusion. A summary simply reiterates the points you made in your essay and is generally considered a boring and ineffective way to end a paper. A conclusion wraps up your essay in a clear and interesting way. While there may be some reiteration of previous points, it does not simply list or repeat what you’ve already written.

Haven't I seen that film before....?

Narrative theory:

Vladimir propp's and tzvetan todorov narrative theroy from Shivam115

The plotline of the romantic comedy:

To Kill A Mockingbird

The court scene from To Kill A Mockingbird

Lynchings in the south

Jim Crow laws

The lynchmob in the film

Euphemistic language

Airline language

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Other everyday language

Politicians and language

Film echoes

How movies constantly quote one another...

Boy and girl, secretly attracted, reject one another.

Singin' in the Rain:

Grease:

The end of Grease:

The ballet in Singin' in the Rain:

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Legalese

A couple of interesting links on legalese: Good Legal Writing and What is legalese

And some legalese humor.

Racism and discrimination

Full text of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" -- pay attention to the poetic and rhetorical devices he uses.  How many can you identify?

The full text can be read here

A video presentation about Amadou Diallo.  What did you think of the verdict?  Was it fair?

Bruce Springsteen's song about this event.  How has he translated reality into poetry?  What device does he use to give the listener the impact of what happened?

The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien talks about truth in The Things They Carried. Start at 17:53, finish at 45:53.

Introductory video presentation on the Vietnam War

Dear America - Letters from Vietnam #1

Tet offensive & battle of Khe Sanh

1969

Country Joe.

The hole in the bagel

The perfect weekend breakfast -- as it's called in Brooklyn, a bagel with shmeer and lox. And lots of it, together with some tomato, cucumber and purple onion.  But the best part is always the hole in the middle.  It's what allows you to appreciate and enjoy the rest.