Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Extra Credit Blog: The Princess Bride

Hello class,

This week, you will be listen to TWO videos to the right. They are both clips from the movie The Princess Bride.

Write one excellent paragraph that discusses how the music helps to tell the story.

In your paragraph, discuss how the music (1) helps to establish character, (2) how it provides insight into a particular character or event, or (3) how it intensifies the overall impact of the film. Use specific references to the scene, what is happening, and what about the music helps to tell the story.

Rubric:

10 pts: You wrote a blog, and I can tell that you watched the videos.

10 pts: You discuss how the music helps to establish character.

10 pts: You discuss how the music provides insight into a particular character or event.

10 pts: You discuss how the music intensifies the overall impact of the film.

10 pts: You wrote at least 5 excellent sentences.

10 pts: You used excellent grammar and vocabulary.

This is an extra credit assignment. You cannot lose credit for posting. You can gain up to 60 points.

Please write and submit your post for this assignment by Monday, December 14 for full credit.

In case you can't watch the videos to the right, here are the URL's for the videos:

The Chatty Duel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3gfFVmw0kA

Battle of Wits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EkBuKQEkio

Evolution of Music

Background - Lecrae

Hansel and Gretel