Checkpoint 1: TV Script Analysis

 

Cognitive Skill:

 

Development

 

Structure

 

Analyze an episode of a TV show by reading and annotating the script. Look at:

 

the development of characters and plot

 

the structural elements of the script

 

what the show reflects about society

 

Conduct academic research that supports your analysis of the show. The writing you do in this Checkpoint contributes to the presentation/website you build in Final Product 1: Show Analysis Presentation.

 

For this Checkpoint, you receive feedback on the Cognitive Skills: Development and Structure.

 

Information About the Show

 

TV Show Title (and link to script if available):

 

Network or Streaming Platform show is from:

 

Genre: Genre:

 

Synopsis of the Episode:

 

Message of the show:

 

Analysis of the Show

 

Portrayal and Analysis of the Characters:

 

Quote(s) from research:

 

Explain your quote(s).

 

Connect your quote(s) to your character analysis.

 

Analysis of the structure of the TV episode:

 

Quote(s) from research:

 

Explain your quote(s).

 

Connect your quote(s) to your analysis of the structure.

 

How does TV affect or influence society?

 

How does society influence TV?

 

Quote(s) from research:

 

How does your research support your analysis of TV’s influence on society/society’s influence on TV?

 

Citations

 

Cite your Sources:

 

Description:

For this checkpoint, you will prepare a presentation that shares what you have done and what you have learned from your Political Action Project.

Your presentation can be in any of the following formats:

Powerpoint

Prezi

Your presentation should cover the following topics

Issue (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)

Inquiry Question (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)

• Place your issue and your finalized inquiry question in the space below.
• Your inquiry question should:
  • Be specific
  • Be researchable
  • Help you develop a "problem statement" and an action plan to solve the problem.
• You will get feedback on the Cognitive Skill:
  • Asking Questions

Description:

For this checkpoint, you will prepare a presentation that shares what you have done and what you have learned from your Political Action Project.

Your presentation can be in any of the following formats:

Powerpoint

Prezi

Your presentation should cover the following topics

Issue (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)

Inquiry Question (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)

Problem Statement — RE-STATE YOUR INQUIRY QUESTION AS A STATEMENT. ADD A VISUAL TO THIS SLIDE, SLIDE TWO

Research Summary (CHECKPOINT TWO, SLIDE THREE)

Action Plan (CHECKPOINT THREE, SLIDES FOUR AND FIVE FOR THIS CHECKPOINT)

FIVE SLIDES TOTAL

Your presentation should also include:

Visuals and multimedia techniques

Sources from your research

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED E-MAIL THE POWERPOINT TO ME AT: [email protected]

THEN SUBMIT THE FINAL PROJECT FOR GRADING.

• Place your issue and your finalized inquiry question in the space below.
• Your inquiry question should:
  • Be specific
  • Be researchable
  • Help you develop a "problem statement" and an action plan to solve the problem.
• You will get feedback on the Cognitive Skill:
  • Asking Questions

Asking Questions Rubric

Description:

For this checkpoint, you will prepare a presentation that shares what you have done and what you have learned from your Political Action Project.

Your presentation can be in any of the following formats:

Powerpoint

Prezi

Your presentation should cover the following topics

Issue (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)

Inquiry Question (CHECKPOINT ONE, SLIDE ONE)