Classroom notes with examples for analytical statement with reflective commentary as completed in class. Includes group prompt.

1. SB4.2.24 – Screen Day B
Analytical Statement with Textual
Support (Edward Scissorhands)

2. Purpose
of cinematic technique
Example Effect(s)
of cinematic technique of cinematic technique

3. Purpose
of cinematic technique
Dissolve – to create a
connection between images
Dissolv
e
Example Effect(s)
of cinematic technique of cinematic technique

4. Purpose
of cinematic technique
Dissolve – to create a
connection between images
Dissolv
e
Example Effect(s)
of cinematic technique of cinematic technique
When Edward flashes back from the
can opener to the cookie machine

5. Purpose
of cinematic technique
Dissolve – to create a
connection between images
Dissolv
e
Example Effect(s)
of cinematic technique of cinematic technique
The can opener prompts a memory about
When Edward flashes back from
the cookie machine, so dissolving between
the can opener to the cookie the two objects helps viewers understand
machine their connection in Edward’s mind.

6. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses
_______________________________________
(cinematic technique) in order to
_______________________________________
(achieve what purpose). For example,
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(evidence from the film to support the topic
sentence). This is important because ________
_______________________________________
(reflective commentary).

7. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a
dissolve in order to
_______________________________________
(achieve what purpose). For example,
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(evidence from the film to support the topic
sentence). This is important because ________
_______________________________________
(reflective commentary).

8. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a
dissolve in order to show the connection
between two shots. For example,
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(evidence from the film to support the topic
sentence). This is important because ________
_______________________________________
(reflective commentary).

9. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a
dissolve in order to show the connection
between two shots. For example, when Edward
begins his flashback, the image of a can opener
dissolves into Edward’s face and then into the
cookie machine, creating an understanding that
he is remembering something that is prompted
by the can opener. This is important because
_______________________________________
(reflective commentary).

10. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a
dissolve in order to show the connection
between two shots. For example, when Edward
begins his flashback, the image of a can opener
dissolves into Edward’s face and then into the
cookie machine, creating an understanding that
he is remembering something that is prompted
by the can opener. This is important because
without using a dissolve to indicate a
connection, the cookie machine memory may be
misunderstood as something happening now,
instead of something that happened in the past.

11. Your Turn
In groups, use the given shot
to write an analysis
statement with a reflective
statement.

12. What type of
framing is
used?
Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses
________________ (cinematic technique) in order
to ___________________ (achieve what purpose).
For example, ______________________________
(combine textual evidence and effect). This is
important because _________________________
_____________________(reflective commentary).