Commentary Essay

1. watch the Chinese movie named ” Shower”

2. read the article below.

3.comment this movie and find out argument point about this movie, and find supporting in the reading.

4.use right way to cite from the article.

LTEA 120A: Chinese Films

Commentary Template

Your name, LTEA 120A Commentary #

SAMPLE 1: the critic’s argument first

Film Title (year) addresses the issue of … Scholar (name of the chapter, not the editor) argues that “…” (page number). I agree or disagree with this argument because … In the film, I see … (details) and interpret … (your analysis). This scene (example) shows … (back to the issue/argument stated earlier).

SAMPLE 2: your argument first

Film Title (year) addresses the issue of … In the film, I see … (details) and interpret … (your analysis). My argument is supported by Scholar (name of the chapter, not the editor), who observes that “…” (page number). A sentence or two to bring this quote to your discussion and argument and conclude.

* You only need to quote from 1 reading and address 1 issue/argument. Try to grade yourself using this scale: out of 10 pointsfor each commentary, 3 for identification of an argument and logical transition, 3 points for film discussion focused on details, and 4 for writing (grammar, expression, coherence, style)