Themes/Lessons in Finding Forrester

Note-Taking Sheet

THEMES/LESSONS IN FINDING FORRESTER

Lesson Description of Scenes or Dialogue Significance of Scene-

What does it show about the lesson?

The danger of

stereotypes

Friendship can

come from

unlikely places

The power

of writing

FINDING FORRESTER WRITING ASSIGNMENT

(20 points, also turn in this note sheet which is worth 10 points)

Finding Forrester is a film about many things - writing, basketball, stereotypes, friendship. Through Jamal's experiences, the film teaches many life lessons that can be applied to our own lives. Write two paragraphs exploring one of these lessons, and how it is illustrated in the film. Refer to your movie notes from your sheets to include details to help show how the lesson is taught throughout the film. Avoid using clichés in your paragraphs.

This assignment should be 2 paragraphs. (Each paragraph should be at least 8 sentences.)

The first paragraph should discuss examples of the theme that were shown in the film. Use a topic sentence to provide focus for your paragraph. Mention specific scenes and use details.

A. Start with a topic sentence that rephrases the lesson.

B. Next, have a short sentence to get to your example: This is best illustrated in the scene where ______.

C. Next, take several sentences to describe the scene as clearly as possible, using specific character names, details, and dialogue if necessary.

D. Finally, end each paragraph by explaining the significance of the scene, or what the scene shows about the lesson.

The second paragraph should relate the theme to your experience or to today’s society. Use a transitional topic sentence. Use detail. You may structure your second paragraph in a way which is similar to the first paragraph. USE AN EXAMPLE FROM REAL LIFE. DO NOT USE A HYPOTHETICAL OR GENERAL EXAMPLE.

My example for the 2nd paragraph is ______

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