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In Class Compare and Contrast Essay Test
In Class Compare and Contrast Essay Test
You only have the block period to complete this essay, so you will need
to budget your time and work at a pace that will ensure that you have
time to finish your essay and to make corrections to it if necessary.
Bring to class your marked-up story, your notes, and an outline of your
essay.
NOTE: You May NOT write a full draft of the essay ahead of time—I
will take it from you if you do.
In an organized, well-written essay, compare and contrast the short story to the film. You
should choose two or three significant or important points of comparison and you should
include specific examples and textual material in your discussion.
In order to earn a passing grade, your essay must include the following elements and
content:
5. Clear Topic Sentences that clarify the focus of each body paragraph