SUMARIZE FILM

1. First you need to identify the primary factual elements of the movie. who, what, where and when

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2. you must consolidate them into a few quick sentences

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3. Save your opinions for a more lengthy movie review

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4. State the movie's premise. This is a one-sentence statement of the basic idea behind the movie

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5. State the major storyline of the picture. This moves slightly beyond the premise to outline what the major characters are going to do in the movie.

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6. State the major plot points of the movie.

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7. Describe the emotional development of the characters and how the details of their lives are revealed in the film.

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8. Put together all elements of your summary into a written or spoken paragraph.

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