Wall-E

Part of any good student essay is the quality and quantity of independent research done to support the essay's main points.

Task: visit the following websites regarding themes in WALL*E and the director's commentary.  Jot down supporting information for your paper's main point. You may also want to start your focused thinking by reviewing the Wall-E viewing guide

http://www.suite101.com/content/garbage-in-walle-a56699

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/reviews/film/wall-e_stanton

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/06/pixar_on_walle_environmental_t.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WALL-E

http://climateprogress.org/2008/07/15/wall-e-is-an-eco-dystopian-gem-an-anti-consumption-movie-from-disney/

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090401195438AARt7UC

Writing Assignment: Compose a 2-4 page essay that proves that Wall*E is an example of a dystopia despite its presentation as a children's movie.

Musts for the essay:

1. Evidence supporting the five elements of dystopia literature

2. Proper /logical organization of the essay’s ideas and points

3. Proper MLA format (same deductions will apply); 10 points for a missed citation; 2 points for most other MLA errors.

4. Plethora of examples from the film and independent research to support and sustain your assertions
   

Hint for your essay: make certain that your essay clearly discusses at least one warning for the future and at least one comment on the present condition.

Homework: Read the sample essay posted below and edit/revise each in order to bolster its argument. Be ready to discuss/offer your insights for improvement for the next day's in-class writing activity.

 
Wall-E Sample 3 outline

 
sample 3