G322 – ReviewNotes – Introduction – PEAAAAALC Paragraphs

Learning Objectives

To review and recap: How to take notes. To review and recap: How to write the essay introduction. To review and recap: How to construct paragraphs.

By looking at an extract from Silent Witness

Task

Explain how the following construct particular representations of ethnicity in this extract from Silent Witness:

Camera angle, shot, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise-en-scene

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b087tzkj/silent-witness-identity-1-part-one

‘PEALC’ paragraphs

POINT - about stereotypes / representationEVIDENCE - from clip to prove point: Camera Editing Sound Mise-en-sceneANALYSISLINK – does this reinforce or challenge stereotypes?

P = POINT

Point Make a focused point. This is a statement which is focused on

the representations and stereotypes.

The main character ‘Doc Martin’ is represented as believing that he is superior to the characters from the rural region. (regional identity)

E = Evidence

Evidence 1. Provide and explain evidence (from the extract) which supports

your point, is relevant and is the best example you can find.

A reaction shot of Doc Martin frames him centrally with a low angle medium close up shot which shows his bemused facial expression as he listens to the local plumber. Doc Martin is also wearing a tidy suit so his costume connotes his superiority. The dialogue signifies the fact that he thinks he is superior and more intelligent than the locals when he says ‘treat yourself to a noun’.

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, discuss it in more detail, 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) Implies (implying, implication) Indicates (indicating, indicative) Highlights (highlighting) Shows (showing) Suggests (suggesting, suggestive) Emphasises (emphasising)Underlines (underlining) Reinforces (reinforcing, reinforcement)

L = Link

Link Does it link back to the representation issues more widely seen in the

extract? Does it re-inforce or challenge stereotypes?

This is evident throughout the extract as the policeman is treated in a similarly brusque and dismissive fashion. This reinforces stereotypes of regional identity as it is common for people from urban cities (especially London) to be represented as sharper and more intelligent than people from rural areas such as Cornwall.

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

Doc Martin’s representation contrasts with most of the characters from Port Wenn as he is a binary opposite to them as he is represented as up tight and stressed, which is typical of Londoners whereas the characters from Port Wenn are stereotypically represented as laid back.

How to take notes (on A3)Point CAM SAMC MES E S Link Compare

REP 1

REP 2

REP 3

Writing the intro

Keep it simple. Doesn’t need to be long.Don’t just re-write the question.No mention of an introduction(or conclusion) in the mark scheme.In the extract from Silent Witness, the technical codes/features combine to construct a representation of ethnicity that is ______________________. This is because ________________________ are represented as ____________________ and _____________________ are represented as ____________________________.