Watch the movie “Lean On Me” starring Morgan Freeman. The movie can be found here (Links to an external site.).

 

Answer the questions below in one to two pages.

 

• Explain and describe the “corporate” culture of the High School before and during Joe Clark’s administration?
• Joe Clark establishes his authority right away and maintains his authority throughout the movie. Using the textbook, how would you describe and assess Mr. Clark’s organizational interventions?
  • How does he do this?
  • How does his style of leadership get him into trouble? 
  • How does his style of leadership help him to succeed? 
• What were the “positives and negatives” associated with Mr. Clark’s organizational interventions?
• Even though the term “Crazy Joe” was used for Clark’s actions of locking the school doors and carrying around a baseball bat, his dealings with his teachers may truly be most indicative of his being “crazy.” Please briefly describe any other thoughts you had pertaining to the movie and its relevance to the OD subject matter.
  • What does Mr. Clark do to flex his muscles over his teachers?
  • Is he ever able to mend the problems?

 

Reminders:

 

• Case studies should include a brief introduction and conclusion.
• Use complete sentences, structured paragraphs and proper grammar/mechanics.
• Use what you’ve learned in your weekly readings to help formulate your responses.
• Feel free to use resources outside of your textbook to support your responses as well. Cite ALL sources, including the textbook, in APA 6th edition format.
• Review the grading rubric for case study assignments prior to completing this assignment.

 

Please see the attached document for more information and the rubric for this assignment.

 

Reminders:

 

• Movie Analysis should include a brief introduction and conclusion.
• Use complete sentences, structured paragraphs and proper grammar/mechanics.
• Use what you’ve learned in your weekly readings to help formulate your responses.
• Feel free to use resources outside of your textbook to support your responses as well. Cite ALL sources, including the textbook, in APA 6th edition format.
• Review the grading rubric for case study assignments prior to completing this assignment.

 

Reminders:

 

• Case studies should include a brief introduction and conclusion.
• Use complete sentences, structured paragraphs and proper grammar/mechanics.
• Use what you’ve learned in your weekly readings to help formulate your responses.
• Feel free to use resources outside of your textbook to support your responses as well. Cite ALL sources, including the textbook, in APA 6th edition format.
• Review the grading rubric for case study assignments prior to completing this assignment.

 

Please make sure to include a cover and reference page in APA format. The paper should be double spaced and the font type and size used should be Times New Roman 12.

 

MOVIE AND LITERATURE ANALYSIS

Students are required to compose a film/literature critique on each of the films/stories assigned in the course. The analysis should be between 500 and 750 words long. They should be well written, following standard rules of grammar and composition, and developing consistent, cohesive ideas over several paragraphs. The goal of each analysis is to integrate the course content with the characters, situations, and themes of the film/literature.

 

This assignment is an analytical essay on a film/story, in which you give your opinion on the theme of the film/story as it relates to the course concepts and then give your reasons for your opinion. Do not limit yourself to reacting to the piece (“I loved it !”) and do not use generic terms like “incredible,” “wonderful,” “marvelous,” etc. Unlike a review, you assume that the reader is familiar with the piece; you do not need to give an extensive plot summary; you do not need to hide plot information so as not to spoil the surprise of the viewer; and you do need to be consistently analytical and critical.

 

Your first paragraph should summarize the plot or principal action or genre, and act as a transition to the analytical part of the essay.

 

The second and third paragraphs should explain how the piece depicted the course concepts for the week and/or course and why the depiction was or was not meaningful. What course lessons were learned? What suggestions might you give to the role players to effectuate different and perhaps more satisfying (or even prosperous) result? You need to include at least 3 quotes from the piece to back-up your arguments.

 

You are under all circumstances to make sure the opinions expressed in your film analysis are yours and not those borrowed from a printed or internet source! Plagiarism will be severely treated in this class. I encourage you to consult outside sources on the film you are analyzing, but you must use a reference system to credit all the sources you use.

Your analysis should also answer any questions posed in Canvas.

Tips for an effective film critique:

· Treat the movie as a literature piece. As you watch the movie and piece together your reflection paper, see the film as other works of literature you have studied. Bring out the themes and motifs in the movie, as it relates to the course content.

· Select a good business/human resources focus for your paper. Talk about the effectiveness of different characters. HINT: Identify 2-3 course concepts in the film and discuss them demonstrating your familiarity with both the concepts and the film.

· Select the elements to include. As you work out on how to write a reflection paper on a movie, always have in mind the production elements, which stand out in the film. How are the events of the story harmonizing to bring out the main theme?

· Do not repeat the story.

· Organize your paper in paragraphs.

· Do not be a film critic.