Directions: You will write a Two-page essay comparing and contrasting the literary techniques/film techniques used in both the novel and the movie. You will need a clear thesis, one contrasting point (main idea), evidence from the novel AND the film. Then one comparative point (main idea), evidence from the novel AND the film.
TOPIC: Compare and contrast the literary techniques/film techniques used in both the novel and the movie. You will need to make a thesis about this.
You will be uploading your essay to turn it in! NO HARD COPY! This will be graded by the rubric but done electronically! So, be sure you follow instructions on the assignment for using turnitin.
This will be a test grade for TERM 3
DUE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 22 BY 11:59 PM!!!
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Tips: Your thesis should be simple and clear. Remember the work we did in class with comparative/contrasting points. Even for the contrast, you need to find what is similar:. “they differ on their interpretation of racism” or something like that; find the collective difference.
Follow the outline given to you so you can structure your essay. CLICK HERE: to download the outline You will be graded on the following rubric:
| Criteria | Point value | Your score |
| Clear Thesis: thesis follows the rules and is clear/concise. Remember: unclear thesis =unclear essay | 4 | |
| Intro/conclusion organization: hook, topic, title/author the book/play, thesis. The conclusion restates and summarizes, but gives the “so what” and explains what you want the reader to do with your information. | 4 | |
| Body paragraph organization Comparative point: Following the MEAL Plan, includes the comparative point/main idea, evidence from both and includes an analysis connecting both pieces to the M and the T. | 4 | |
| Body paragraph organization Contrasting point: Following the MEAL Plan, includes one contrasting point/main idea, evidence from both and includes an analysis connecting both pieces to the M and the T. | 4 | |
| Grammar/spelling: NO USE OF 1st Personal pronouns: I, me, We, you, etc. Proper sentence structure and use of punctuation, correct spelling | 4 | |
| Transitions/fluidity/voice: each sentence moves into the next, you explain what you are thinking in your head well enough to connect to the reader, no vague language! | 4 | |
| MLA Format: margins, spacing, font, header/ing, proper citations, etc. | 4 | |
| Works Cited Page: you include the source information given to you for the movie, but also properly include the book. Remember your rules! | 4 | |
| Total Score/points: | 32 |
