compose short paragrapgh

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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

  1. Read the following about Compare / Contrast Essays:
  2. Read the following essay  about Maya Angelou and Alice Walker at least twice.  
  3. 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)
        1. Evidence
        2. Evidence
      • State Alice Walker’s manner of narration of tragedy (Here you will paraphrase the main idea in your own words)
        1. Evidence
        2. Evidence
      • (And then continue...)

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