ENG4U1 Comparative Essay

Write a comparative essay based on (2) of the works studied in class so far. One must be your original piece presented by your group in the short story presentation, and select one other short story from the list done in the unit (see Brightspace). Use at least 3 key critical aspects of the stories such as: style, structure, literary devices, critical lens, themes -dissolution, reality, fiction, characterization, archetypes or any other salient areas that are arguable points of comparison. Marks will be allotted in the various areas/strands. Evaluation: See rubric below. When writing a literary comparison, you will answer the question: So What? In other words, you will not only explain the similarities and or differences between the two literary works, but also explain the significance of your comparison. A comparison intends to inform readers of something they have not thought of before. Therefore, for a comparison to be illumi?nating, the things compared must either: Appear different but have significant similarities . Or , appear similar but have significant differences. You must have a purpose for your comparison. The reader of the comparison should not have to ask SO WHAT? at the end of your essay – this should be outlined, explained, and supported by the writer throughout the essay. The essay should not be more than 6 pages (900- 1100 words) with an additional page for your works cited Remember that comparison/contrast is an organizational and analytical structure that supports your ideas, but you still need a thesis in the introduction. The introduction should: Hook N ames the items to be compare d Include the authors’ names The purpose of the comparison What is being compared and/or contrasted (thesis -example was shown in overhead ) A Total of 3-4 periods will be used to prep/work on your essay: Day 1- Brain storm and select salient points of comparison Day 2- Write two introductory paragraphs based on any 4 stories from the list assign for reading. Day 3: Begin the writing processDay 4: Final process- and Feedback Date: Friday, 19th Oct, 2024 – @ 11:59 PM Remember, your essay must have: a n introduction, body, and conclusion . a clear thesis that presents an interpretation of the text, no t merely a factual statement. sufficient arguments/key points that are fully developed. Remember, characters are not arguments! s pecific quotations from text s that relate to the argument of the essay rather summarizing or retelling the plot. q uotations are introduced and properly cited. a balance of textual analysis (readings) and considerations beyond the text s ( media , class discussions /presentation ). Remember that the media connection must be tangible and relevant to the ideas, etc., the thesis is proving. a properly formatted MLA Works Cited list. Compare-Contrast Essay Rubric_____________________ Categories Level 4 80-100% Level 3 70-79% Level 2 60-69 Level 1 below 50-59 % The paper clearly compares and contrasts (Writing) points that are Purpose & sophisticated, offers Supporting specific examples to Details _____/25 illustrate the comparison, points and includes only the information relevant to comparison. The paper compares and contrasts points clearly, but the supporting information is general, and/or the points are basic. The paper includes only the information relevant to the comparison. The paper mostly compares and contrasts points clearly, but the supporting information is incomplete or missing, and/or may include information that is not relevant to the comparison. The paper does not compare and contrasts points clearly, and supporting information are incomplete or missing, and/or may include information that is not relevant to the comparison. The paper breaks the information into point-by Organization & style or block-by-block Structure _____/ structure. It follows a 10 points consistent order when discussing the comparison The paper breaks the information into point-bypoint structure or blockby-block, but may not follow a consistent order when discussing the comparison. Organizational pattern not identifiable. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Organizational pattern not identifiable. Most details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next and uses Transitions transition words and subtle _____/10 points transitions to show relationships between ideas. The paper moves from one idea to the next, but may lack or misuse transition words to show relationships between ideas. Transitions missing; Transitions may be connections between ideas missing; connections are fuzzy, illogical and use between ideas are fuzzy or of improper transition illogical. words of phrases Writer makes no errors in Grammar & grammar, sentence Spelling construction or spelling (Conventions) that distract the reader _____/15 points from the content. Writer makes 1-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Writer makes several errors in grammar or spelling that makes difficult to read or understand content