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Periods 3, 4, 5
Compare and Contrast Essay: The Outsiders
DUE
100 points
Compare and Contrast YOURSELF
to a one character from the novel
5 Total Paragraphs
Intro/Thesis
3 Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Thesis: Last sentence
of the paragraph, with 3 preview points
Body paragraphs: 3 DIFFERENT points between you and the character.
Possible C/C topic points
-social class
-economic status
-language/dialect
-opportunities (job, school, etc)
-dress/style
-personality traits
-interests/activities
-teen issues
-identifying with social groups
-peer pressures
Points must be supported in
paper with direct passages (paraphrased), quotes and page numbers, as
well as from your personal life by using specific examples and research
when needed
Transitions between sentences
and paragraphs must be used.
Same tense must be used throughout.
Paper should follow a pattern
i.e.: divide by topic, C/C points, or by similarities and differences.
2 pages
Double spaced
Typed
Plain font
Title
Name and Date
Periods 1 and 8
Compare and Contrast Essay: The Outsiders
DUE 100 points
Find relevant, reliable research
on a current gang (provide works cited) and Compare and Contrast to
either the Greasers OR the Socs.
7 Total Paragraphs
Para 1 - Intro/Thesis
Para 2 + 3 – Brief background of each gang
Para 4, 5, + 6 - Body Paragraphs
Para
7 - Conclusion
Thesis: Last sentence
of the paragraph with 3 preview points
Body paragraphs: 3 DIFFERENT points between the 2 gangs.
Possible C/C topic points
-location
-economic status
-social status
-language/dialect
-opportunities (job, school, etc)
-dress/style
-connectedness
-activities
-other
Points must be supported in
paper with research, direct passages (paraphrased), quotes and page
numbers and relevant current research from reliable sources.
Transitions between sentences
and paragraphs must be used.
Same tense must be used throughout.
Paper should follow a pattern
i.e.: divide by topic, C/C points, or by similarities and differences.
2-3 pages Double spaced Typed
Plain font Title
Name Date
Conclusion
Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in brief, as a result, accordingly, hence, on the whole, without a doubt, for the reasons above, as noted
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