Studying Visual Media For Research Purposes: "Eye to Eye: Ishmael Beah"

Here is a link to the video we watched in class that will serve as our third research source for our argument essays.  For Monday, you are to use your notes to write a full summary using the techniques we have covered in class.  

Eye to Eye: Ishmael Beah (CBS with Katie Couric, June 5, 2007)

As a reminder: 

First, ask yourself "what does the author (or director) want me to KNOW?" The facts (main ideas) presented will make up the first part of your summary.  This is essentially a retell.  

Then, you will begin to analyze what the author wants you to walk away feeling and thinking. 

Ask yourself "what does the author (or director) want me to FEEL?" Add a sentence on to your summary that starts with "The director wants the viewer to feel_________ because___________."

Ask yourself "what does the author (or director) want me to walk away THINKING?" Here you are essentially naming the author's opinion. Add on a sentence to y our summary that starts with "The director wants the viewer to think ___________.