This document provides guidance on writing strong Point, Evidence, Explanation (P.E.E.) paragraphs to analyze representations of gender in film. It instructs the reader to write P.E.E.s with an underline in colored pencil, defines what a point, evidence, and explanation are, and provides examples of stronger and weaker P.E.E. analysis with a focus on terminology, evidence, and explanation. The document also includes notes on areas to focus writing and criteria for marking P.E.E. analysis, focusing on use of examples, terminology, and clear analysis of how technical aspects construct representations.

1. L3 – write strong P.E.E.
L4 – analyse P.E.E. with a focus of editing and
understand a range of representations in
gender

2. • Which is better and why?

3. Describe Vs. Analyse
‘At the beginning of the extract it shows a guy
talking to a woman. The woman obviously has
no money so cant buy the dress. The
cinematography makes the shop assistant
seem more powerful. Then the woman says
‘how much for the dress?’ and the shop
assistant tells her, but in a harsh way and
looks down on her which tells us he is more
powerful.’

4. Describe Vs. Analyse
‘Gender is represented through the use of
cinematography. The use of an high angle
over-the-shoulder connotes weakness which
illustrates the female character in a
stereotypical way.’

5. Describe Vs. Analyse
‘Gender is represented through the use of
cinematography. The use of an high angle
over-the-shoulder connotes weakness which
illustrates the female character in a
stereotypical way.’
Write out this P.E.E. and underline
in coloured pencil
P = Your point.
E = The evidence.
E = What effect does it have on the audience?

6. Describe Vs. Analyse
‘Gender is represented through the use of
cinematography. The use of an high angle
over-the-shoulder suggests weakness which
illustrates the female character in a
stereotypical way.’
What are the white words?
P = Your point.
E = The evidence.
E = What effect does it have on the audience?

7. My writing focus is…
• Use P.E.E. structure – L3
• Improve my use of terminology / evidence – L3
• Improve my explanation – does the stereotype
conform or subvert? – L4
• Use more analytical language – L4

8. Analysis/Explanation
Marking Criteria
Clear analysis of how the technical
EX
aspects are used to
20 construct the particular representation
Understanding of the constructed
nature of representation
Use of Examples Consistent evidence from the
extract offered. Offers frequent EV
20 relevant examples from the
extract
Terminology
Frequent and Accurate use of
media terminology T
10

9. Marking Criteria
Point Editing is used to represent gender.
In this sequence an eyeline
match of cuts from as close
Evidence up of the male character’s
eyes to a long shot of an
attractive female is used.
EV
T
Explain This reinforces the stereotypical representation
of a heterosexual masculine male as this EX
suggests he is attracted to the woman.

10. Editing Sound
Weakest area of analysis. Some candidates Was tackled well by some but too much
making no reference at all. focus on dialogue.
Stronger responses discussed the use 180- Clear distinction between diegetic and
degree rule and continuity editing. non-diegetic sound by some candidates.
These candidates also referred to eyeline
matches, shot reverse shot, simultaneous
Need to address use of music in more
action and use of ellipsis.
detail-tempo, pace, sound bridges and link
Also some discussed the pace of editing to specifically to representation.
represent age
Mise-en-scene Cinematography
Often very well discussed but at times too Well handled by most with the most
much focus on this area. Some entirely confident use of terminology in this
focused on mise-en-scene area.
Concentration on clothing and props but
little exploration of lighting. Problems for some in just identifying
camera shots/angle/position and not
linking this to the construction of
Must link to how it constructs
representation.
representation.

11. The Hustle Clip
• Brain storm notes on board
• L3 2 clear PEES
• L4 2 clear PEEs discussing range gender /
masculinity & feminity, one of which is editing

12. Edmodo - am7v5t
• Edmodo