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English 2 [ENGL 0205]Prerequisite: English 1Lecturer: Cassandra Wijesuria_____________________________________________________________________

Class assignment 2;

Compare/Contrast Essay

Individual work. Students to prepare a compare/contrast essay on selected movie genres.

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A 6 paragraph compare/contrast essay.

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Deadline: digital submission 11.59 pm, Thursday, 5th December 2013 (Week 10).

Hard copy submissions to be sent afterwards.

Introduction

In this project you are required to compare any two types of English language movies:

a) Romantic comedies OR b) animated films

You should first decide on the genre that you would like to attempt for this assignment. Once this is done, you need to look through materials published on this genre to gain a better understanding of what it is all about. Then, start viewing the chosen film genres again to work on the comparison and contrast essay. Please remember to do EITHER a comparison of similarities OR a contrast of differences only. Do not

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attempt to do both. It is crucial that your essay involves the discussion of the genre that you have chosen in the introduction.

Please ensure that your essay follows the extended college essay as taught in English 1. For Compare/Contrast essay, you are required to use the right development method, i.e. 'One side at a time'/Point by point'. If you are unsure, refer to the chapter on Compare Contrast essays from 'College Writing Skills' by John Langan. This book is available in the Taylor’s University library. Additionally, I will present you the same format and upload it for your own perusal.

Referencing and footnotes:

All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the APA Style. You may use either footnotes or endnotes in this essay. However, you must have in-text citations in the body of your text. Please be advised that the Wikipedia is not an altogether reliable source of information and should not be used. Students who need a better source are encouraged to ask the staff at the Taylor’s University library for access to better sources of information.

Objectives of Assignment

The objectives of this project are as follows:

To understand the concept of a television genre. To do a 6 paragraph 600-1000 word comparison/contrast essay of the chosen movie genre based

on any two movies from the chosen movie genre. To cite references, if any, according to the APA citation method accurately and effectively.

N.B. Students should have informed the instructor what they intend to do and received confirmation on whether the movies they have chosen to work on are suitable.

Learning Outcomes of this Class Assignment

To demonstrate the ability to ‘read’ a film genre. i.e. to understand and interpret the chosen genre. To demonstrate the ability to compare/contrast, analyse and synthesize information from two films

in an essay and explain them clearly and logically To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.

Tasks - Methodology

Your tasks are as follows:

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a) First decide on the genre that you would like to attempt for this assignment b) Next, look through materials published on this genre to gain a better understanding of what it is all

about,c) Come and see me personally to ensure you are on the right track.d) Then, start viewing the chosen movies again to work on the comparison and contrast essay.e) Start brainstorming and working on your pre-writing.f) Work on an 80% complete draft to show me by Monday - Thursday in Week 9.g) I will comment on the work and you will continue to improve on it.h) The minimum word limit on the project is between 600 to 1000 words.

Submission Requirement

Students will first submit the typed-written assignment with the required cover page that is provided by 11.59pm on Thursday, 5th DECEMBER 2013 (WEEK 10). The hard copy of the assignment MUST be sent in to the instructor on your subsequent tutorial days. Any online submissions AFTER the 5th of December WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Assessment criteria

The assessment for this assignment will be based on:

TGC Acquired

Assessment Criteria Marks %

Group Component

Demonstrated understanding of brief and length requirements 25 %

Appropriateness exploration of elements listen in the marking criteria 25%

Quality and clarity in language and presenting information for the assignment.

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(Will be calculated as 10%) TOTAL 100%

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Marking criteria

The marking criteria for the submission and the grading scheme are indicated in the rubric section below:

FORMAT/ORGANISATION (Thesis, Topic sentences): _____/10

STRUCTURE/LANGUAGE: _____/10

CONTENT: _____/10

STYLE: _____/ 5

OVERALL PRESENTATION _____/ 5

TOTAL _____/40

Suggested references

1. Glenn, C. Robert, K.M. Webb, S. W. & Loretta, G. (2004) The Harbrace Writer’s Handbook, (2nd ed.) Boston: Thomson Heinle

2. Langan, J. College (2010) Writing Skills, (8th ed.)New York: McGraw Hill

3. Boggs, J.M., Petrie, D, M., (2000) The Art of Watching Films. (5th ed.) Mountain View: Mayfield

4. Perrin, R. (2012) Pocket Guide to APA Style (4th ed) Boston: Wadsworth

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THE DESIGN SCHOOL

FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

NAME: LING HUI SIM

STUDENT ID NO: 0313855

FILMS SELECTED: LILO & STITCH, TARZAN

WORD COUNT: 997

ENGLISH 2 (ENGL 0205)

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARE – CONTRAST ESSAY

LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA

SUBMISSION DATE: 5TH DECEMBER 2013

Pre-writing

Intro: We all know that Lilo & Stitch (2002) and Tarzan (1999) are animated movies. These

animated movies are not just an ordinary cartoon movie but an appropriate “love” and “family”

animated movies. The movies made me felt like there’s always somebody there for me when I

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need them yet I still have to learn to love my own accompany because even my own shadow will

leave me in darkness.

1st Para: The story shows about non biological related human, animals and aliens become

family but both of the stories are totally different on how they show their love each other. Stitch

starring by the voice of Christopher Michael Sanders escapes and heads for Earth. adopted by

little Lilo starring by the voice of Daveigh Chase, whom, bent on self-preservation, he plans to

use as a human shield to protect him for the aliens sent to recapture him. Stitch does a little soul

searching and begins to understand the meanings of "love" and "family" and his feeling for Lilo

begin to change.

2nd Para: The opposite of the movie which is “Tarzan” is about Tarzan’s life. Tarzan starring by

the voice of Tony Goldwyn was a small orphan who was raised by an ape. He believed that this

was his family then he finds out that he's human. He was given a choice to live with the apes or

humans where he belongs to.

3rd Para: Moreover, both of the movies have different personality for the main character. Stitch

is depicted as a character that is unlikable to many people except Lilo. Stitch is seen as an

adorable, loving "pet" of Lilo's. He does whatever he can to protect his loved ones. Lilo is

dependent on Stitch for protection and support; if anything, it is Stitch who is more dependent on

Lilo. Lilo makes every effort to help Stitch in life and, as the story progresses; he becomes more

self-conscious and capable of making the right decisions thanks to his friend. Lastly, Stitch has

friends, family, loved ones and a purpose worth believing in.

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4th Para: Whereas, Tarzan is chartered as extremely brave, loyal and honorable. He cares deeply

about his family and friends and was willing to risk his life to save them. Tarzan was playful and

fun loving, but also felt like an outcast due to the fact that he was human. Until Jane Porter, her

father and Clayton arrived he had never seen another human before and was therefore unaware

of what species he was. Having lived in the jungle his whole life, Tarzan developed exceptional

abilities that would be impossible for other humans.

Closing Para: In conclusion, both of the movies showed their love for their non-biological

family but they have different stories about it. Most importantly, the movies taught me to

appreciate my family and friend. Not to be forgotten that I learnt to be independent because you

can’t depend on somebody for the rest of your life.

We all know that Lilo & Stitch (2002) and Tarzan (1999) are animated movies. Both of the

animated movies had made an excellent rating to the viewers since the early years. These

animated movies are not just an ordinary cartoon movie but an appropriate “love” and “family”

animated movies. This is probable the main reason why the movies have such a high rating to the

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viewers. The movies didn’t just provide important massages to the young ones; it will also open

up their heart and mind about the world to lead them to a positive lifestyle because that is how I

felt when I watched the movies. The movies also made me felt like there’s always somebody

there for me when I need them yet I still have to learn to love my own accompany because even

my own shadow will leave me in darkness.

The story shows about non biological related human, animals and aliens become family but

both of the stories are totally different on how they show their love each other. In “Lilo and

Stitch”, the plot was about the story of a little creature created by genetic experimentation and

bound to prison with his evil creator. Stitch starring by the voice of Christopher Michael Sanders

escapes and heads for Earth where he tries to impersonate a dog and gets adopted by little Lilo

starring by the voice of Daveigh Chase, whom, bent on self-preservation, he plans to use as a

human shield to protect him for the aliens sent to recapture him. But without a greater purpose in

life, no friends, family or memories, Stitch does a little soul searching and begins to understand

the meanings of "love" and "family" and his feeling for Lilo begin to change. This movie is

really funny and touching. It made me cried several times even I have watch it like 10 times.

Family is the most blessed thing I have in life.

The opposite of the movie which is “Tarzan” is about Tarzan’s life. Tarzan starring by the

voice of Tony Goldwyn was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala starring by

the voice of Glenn Close since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an

expedition Jane Porter starring by the voice of Minnie Driver is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds

out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to.

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Moreover, both of the movies have different personality for the main character. Stitch is

depicted as a character that is unlikable to many people except Lilo. Beneath his "monster"-like

exterior, Stitch is often emotionally fickle. In his 'bad' persona, Stitch is destructive and seen as a

threat; however, in his 'good' persona, Stitch is seen as an adorable, loving "pet" of Lilo's. He

does whatever he can to protect his loved ones. However, he is shown to be quite childish at

times. A perfect example is during Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch, during a fight with Lilo,

both of them acting humorously childish, such as him whining and shouting, "She's touching

me!" when Lilo pretends to poke him, and they are fighting about who goes downstairs first.

There is a common misconception from viewers that Lilo is dependent on Stitch for protection

and support; if anything, it is Stitch who is more dependent on Lilo. Despite her having her own

troubles to contend with, Lilo makes every effort to help Stitch in life and, as the story

progresses, he becomes more self-conscious and capable of making the right decisions thanks to

his friend. At the end of the series, Stitch has friends, family, loved ones and a purpose worth

believing in.

Whereas, Tarzan is chartered as extremely brave, loyal and honorable. He cares deeply about

his family and friends and was willing to risk his life to save them. He has also been known to be

willing to rescue his enemies; an example of this was when Clayton by the voice of Banjō

Ginga (Japanese) was about to fall to his death and Tarzan exclaimed "Clayton! Clayton, don't!"

and reached out to save him, even though Clayton had fatally wounded Kerchak by the voice of

Lance Henriksen and attempted to kidnap his whole gorilla family. In his youth, Tarzan was

playful and fun loving, but also felt like an outcast due to the fact that he was human. Until Jane

Porter, her father and Clayton arrived he had never seen another human before and was therefore

unaware of what species he was. And as an adult, he had matured into a more serious character 9

but still displayed a playful and friendly side when around his family and friends. Having lived

in the jungle his whole life, Tarzan developed exceptional abilities that would be impossible for

other humans. He was able to swing through the trees, hold things with his feet and had a good

sense of hearing and smell. He frequently moved like a gorilla, walking on his knuckles but

would walk upright at times too. He is also incredibly strong being able to pin down Kerchak and

lift at least two fully grown humans at the same time without any apparent effort.

In conclusion, both of the movies showed their love for their non-biological family but they

have different stories about it. Most importantly, the movies taught me to appreciate my family

and friend. Not to be forgotten that I learnt to be independent because you can’t depend on

somebody for the rest of your life. Until now, I don’t left the people I care alone because the

words “Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten” from the movie

of Lilo and stitch is always in my mind. I was glad that I watched these movies. In a brief, both

of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Tarzan’ had a lot of differences including difference in plot and

characters.

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