REACTION PAPER

Reaction papers are due in class on the next class period after the film is shown, unless otherwise specified by me during class. The following outlines the general grading guideline. These grading guidelines are approximate. Keep in mind that there are
other factors that influence grades on each paper such as clarity .

A -- insightful comments or really good observations with clear connection to the film and book (s)
B -- good observations or comments with connections to the material
C -- adequate observations or comments; perhaps lacking depth or length
D -- poor observations or comments connected to the material or something written but not explicitly connected to the written text or the film, perhaps lacking much depth or length.
F) --   inadequate connections made to materials, perhaps a simple restatement of plots or perhaps lacking depth or length
(0 points) -- Zeros are only given for papers not turned in, or turned in more than one week late.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to use the film as the central focus then apply the material from the different class materials—the Seger text, the book, play, or other written material in describing your reaction to it. It is important that  you devote the vast majority of space and effort in your paper to detailing precisely how you REACTED to the filmed version or adaptation of the materials you’ve already become familiar with.. The most important goal in doing the assignment is for you to demonstrate to me that you have put considerable thought into the assignment.  Don’t summarize; I’ve read the book and have been in class.  Show me that you can apply and think about the material well.

 Note: Your paper should be about 2-3 double-spaced typed pages with 1" margins..