LINK FOR THE VIDEO BOYS DON’T CRY : : Enhance and/or improve critical thinking and media literacy skills by: 1. Developing a clear and concise thesis statement (an argument) in response to the following question: 2. Writing an outline for a five paragraph analytical essay building on a clear and concise thesis statement, including topic sentences and secondary supports. 3. Identifying and explaining three scenes from the film text in support of the thesis statement/argument. 4. Writing an introductory paragraph for the outlined analytical essay In your essay, an opening or introductory paragraph may not always be the first one you write. But it be the first one your readers read and you need to engage your readers’ attention and interest and present all you need to make your thesis clear and convincing.