1. Notes and paragraphs
L/O: to know how to take notes from the video clip for section a exam
and then be able to construct ‘PEAAALC’ paragraph
2. Quiz
• The clip is ___ mins in length
• You are shown the clip ___ times
• The breaks are between clips ____ and ____ and are 2 minutes in
length.
• The purpose of the breaks are….
• You take notes before the essay because….
• How do you think you structure the notes? Draw it out.
3. Notes
• You are shown the clip 4 times
• Before the clip, 2 minutes to read questions
• 1 no notes
• 2 25% notes, 75% watching (2 min break)
• 3 50% notes, 50% watching (2 min break)
• 4 75% notes, 25% watching
4. ‘PEAAAALC’ paragraphs
P (about stereotypes / how a character is represented
E evidence from clip to prove point
• (E)
• (S)
• (MES)
• (CAM SAMC)
A analysis (AAAA)
L reinforce or challenge stereotypes?
C compare
5. P = POINT
Point
• Make a focused point. This is a statement which is focused to the
representations and stereotypes.
• Ex. The main character ‘Mr Black’ is represented as a dominating
authority figure. (age)
6. E = Evidence
Evidence
• 1. Provide and explain evidence (from video clip) which supports your
point, is relevant and is the best example you can find.
• Ex. Mr Black is centre of the frame with a close up shot which shows
his stern facial expression wearing a tidy suit. It is from a low angle
and he has long screen time. The non-diegetic music in the
background sounds serious and tense’ which has low volume control
so you can hear the dialogue when he says ‘Sit down’.
7. A = Analysis (explanation)
Analysis
• Analyse (explain the point and evidence) the work in more detail using analytical verbs.
Remember to analyse something means to examine it, observe it, scrutinize it, study it and evaluate it.
• Explain the representation/stereotype by explaining the 4 technical areas (He is represented as dominating
by….) Strongest answers connect all 4 technical areas and how to work together to make stereotyped
representations.
ANALYTICAL VERBS (to use for analysis)
• Connotes (connoting, connotation)
• Indicates (indicating, indicative)
• Shows (showing)
• Suggests (suggesting, suggestive)
• Implies (implying, implication)
• Highlights (highlighting)
• Emphasises (emphasising)
• Underlines (underlining)
• Reinforces (reinforcing, reinforcement)
8. L = Link
Link
• Write and describe how it links back to the representation and
stereotype.
• Re-inforced or challenged stereotype?
• Ex. Teachers are often older and represented as authority figures and
this is reinforced in the extract.
9. C = Compare
Compare
• How does the representation compare to other things?
• Compare similarities
• Similarities connectives: Equally, similarly, likewise, like, as with, in the same way,
• Compare differences
• Differences connectives: Whereas, alternatively, instead of, otherwise, however, on the other
hand
• Ex. Mr Black’s representation contrasts Jane as she is a binary opposite to
him as she is represented as quite vulnerable and scared, which is typical of
young students against strict teachers.
10.
11. How to take notes (on A3)
Point CAM
SAMC
MES E S Link Compare
REP 1
REP 2
REP 3
