Writing

Writing


 * Compare Contrast Essay**

The purpose of this assignment is to compare and/or contrast two topics in order to provide your reader with a better understanding of them. You may choose to show how they are alike, how they are different, or both.

Requirements

2-3 pages No 1st person, no 2nd person MLA format (see formatting example)

Due Dates:

Thesis Statement: Tuesday, Oct. 24th end of class Outline: Thursday, Oct. 26th in Drive Rough Draft: PRINTED Tuesday, Oct. 31st Final Draft: PRINTED Friday, Nov. 3rd

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Similarities -African mammals -similar environments -both found at zoos

Differences -speed -weight -diets -physical characteristics -level of danger

Example of 1 similarity and 2 differences:

While zebras and hippos are both African mammals, they differ in diets and danger levels.

Zebras and hippos are both found in zoos, however, they have different physical characteristics and speed.

Example of 2 similarities and 1 difference:

Zebras and hippos are both African mammals that live in similar environments, but have different diets.

Hippos and zebras are African mammals that can be found in the zoo, however they have different physical characteristics.

What is American Essay

** What is “American”? **

==== Welcome to American Literature! A key question that we will encounter as we travel through American Literature is “what is American?” The different novels, short stories and non-fiction will bring interesting perspectives on that question. Therefore, we begin with an evaluation of our own idea of America and American-not only the physical person, but the definition, characteristics, analysis and creation of what constitutes America(n). ==== ==== In a well-developed, thorough, analytical and critical essay, you are to explore the idea of America and American. What is an American? What the characteristics of America? Americans? What symbolizes America(ns)? ====

In addition to an essay, you are also to present a visual of ONE of the following:
==== **- Music:** Select a song that reflects your definition of the American Dream. The lyrics can either respond positively to the dream or react against the Dream. You should play the song (display lyrics) during the presentation and be able to explain why/how the song connects to the American Dream. ==== ==== **- Art:** Select an image (painting, photograph, drawing) that reflects an aspect of the American Dream. Display the image and be able to explain the connection between the American Dream and the selected image. Go deeper than just surface level observations. ==== ==== **- Literature:** Select a short piece of literature (poem, essay) that explores the idea of the American Dream. Display it or a short summary of it and be able to give evidence (quotes from the text) showing how it supports or reacts against the American dream. ==== ==== **- Create:** Create an art form of your own choosing relating your definition of the American Dream. Use a medium you feel comfortable with. Be able to clearly show how your art connects to the definition of the American Dream. ====