Introduction (1 paragraph): overall impression of the film, including a thesis statement for the entire
essay
• Summary of the film (1 paragraph): in NO MORE than a half page, summarize the film (imagine you have
one minute to tell someone about the movie)
• Analysis of the film (1 page): employ your sociological imagination
o What elements of sociology do you see depicted in the film?
o What elements of sociological theory (especially the three major paradigms) do you see
reflected in the film?
o Do you see elements of socialization? Do you see elements of groups and organizations?
o What elements of social inequalities are within the film?
• Conclusion (1 paragraph): summarize everything you’ve said in the essay and leave the reader with a
sense of finality with the essay
