The purpose of this activity is to identify the characteristics of a Compare and Contrast Essay and in order to be able to write one effectively later in the course.
Directions
Read the following about Compare / Contrast Essays:
Types of Papers: Compare/Contrast Essay
Read the following essay about Maya Angelou and Alice Walker at least twice.
Shades of Being Human
Compose the following:
A short paragraph in which you copy, paste and underline the thesis statement and then explain your choice. Consider these questions as you explain yourself in this paragraph:
Is the thesis analytical?
Why?
Does it include all three of the parts a thesis should include?
If not, what is included and what is missing?
An outline of the body paragraphs with a main idea sentence and evidence that backs each main idea up. Start like this:
State Ms. Angelou's manner of narration of tragedy (Here you will paraphrase the main idea in your own words)
Evidence
State Alice Walker's manner of narration of tragedy (Here you will paraphrase the main idea in your own words)
Evidence
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