One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest film and novel analysis

Cuckoos Nest Essay Rubric Introductory Paragraph 10 Title; Hook/Grabber and Bridge/Plot Summary -Strong title in required format -Hook/grabber is interesting and related to topic/thesis; if a quote from an outside source, introduce quote with speaker/context (signal phrase) and cite source on Works Cited page -Bridge transitions smoothly to link hook/grabber with film; names director/title/release date, gives 2-3 sentences plot summary of novel (beginning, middle, end) that introduces main characters/ situations discussed in essay; includes YEARS of novel/film; may include a summary of single film scene 5 Thesis: TH -Thesis follows this model: Through his screenplay adaptation and creative use of cinematic technique in his rendition of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Milos Forman portrays Ken Keseys character of _______ [name character] as more [or less] of a _______ [describe character] to show _______ [theme] [in the ______ scene (cite single scene if you choose to one film scene; optional to list scenes if two film scenes.)] Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence and Overall Organization of Ideas: TS -Essay follows one of two organizational patterns: 10 1) One sceneparagraphs arranged by topic (movement and mise en scene) 2) Two scenesparagraphs by movie scene and tss start with In _____ scene -Topic sentences follow required models and clearly identify character/theme noted in thesis. -Topic sentences use general (i.e.: movement) rather than specific (i.e: dolly) terms. 15 Evidence/Concrete Details: EV/CD -Adequately describes movie scenes with plot summary with visual details of film scene/s, focusing on technique under discussion, with relevant details and observations that show a knowledge of the scene discussed; writer accurately describes context of scene and names characters. -Defines/explains cinematic devices and their purpose in creating meaning. -Paragraph 1 accurately and insightfully discusses at least four different techniques of mise en scene, bringing in aspects of both design and composition. -Paragraph 2 accurately and insightfully discusses how movement is employed to visually tell the story -Paragraph 3 provides TWO quotations from novel (with signal phrase, i.e.: context/lead-in) and page number and clearly compares the changes/omissions/additions/similar rendition Forman made to Keseys novel in light of his development of theme/character identified in thesis, or analyzes his decision to render scenes similarly to Keseys depiction in novel. Novel quotes should be from scene/s discussed in essay, thereby creating the differences you are building your argument around. 25 Analysis/Commentary: AN/CM -Keeps focused on character/theme/scene under discussion throughout essay. -Paragraphs 1-2 offer insightful analysis of how Formans use of film techniques develop Keseys themes/characters identified in thesis. -Paragraph 3 offers insightful analysis of how Formans screenplay adaptation shape Keseys themes/characters identified in thesis. 5 5 Concluding Sentence: CS -Provide sophisticated summaries of the connections made in body paragraphs; restate topic sentences in new words; no transition to next paragraph Transitions: T or T -All transitions clearly and skillfully move the reader between examples and also introduce all body paragraphs after body paragraph 1. Conclusion 5 Conclusion Strong & definitive conclusion: 1) Restates the thesis in new words, 2) Recaps essays main points, 3) Reflects on the novels and film’s significance, and/or evaluates novel versus film in strong language. Writing Conventions 10 Style, Voice & Academic Tone Maintains academic tone, demonstrates a clear sense of purpose and audience; writer’s voice is evident — confident and sophisticated; masterful vocabulary and phrasing, academically appropriate, persuasive, and sophisticated. Sentence structure is complex and varied without being awkward, wordy, redundant, or choppy; sentences are effectively combined; avoids unclear pronouns (it, this, that) and contractions (i.e.: doesnt); strong verbs with minimal use of to be (is/are) 10 Grammar & Mechanics No distracting spelling, grammar or mechanical errors, maintains consistent present tense and third person point of view (no I or you), avoids such errors as run-ons/ fragments, subject-verb and verb tense errors, pronoun-antecedent errors, modification errors, apostrophe errors, faulty constructions, parallelism errors, and comma/ colon/semi-colon and other punctuation errors Formatting & Citation (POINTS DEDUCTED FOR EACH ERROR) MLA Formatting (-1 each error) Standard MLA Format: Heading; Header; 12 point font; Times/New Roman; Double Spaced; 1″ margins all sides; Left alignment; Centered Title in plain text (no bold, underline, italics, or …) Works Cited page (-1 each error) Follows MLA format for films.