Writing Workshop Unit 2

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1 Name: Due: Writing Workshop Unit 2 Directions: Exploring similarities and differences in any two literary texts can deepen your understanding of them. For example, you might explore how one character s conflict is similar to another s or how two stories express a theme differently. In this workshop, you will write a compare/contrast essay about the point of view and characters in two versions of Cinderella. You will use this packet to help your pre-write, write your rough draft, revise, and your final draft. You will have to turn the whole packet in for a grade; DO NOT LOSE IT. Development: Rubric Clearly introduces the characters and PoV being compared and contrasted /5 States a strong thesis /5 Supports similarities and differences with relevant evidence /5 Ends strongly and insightfully /5 Organization: Arranges ideas in a clear, logical order by subject or point /5 Uses transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas /5 Language: Maintains formal style /5 Correct G/S/P /5 Total: /40

2 Cinderella by Charles Perrault Note-Taking 1. What PoV is the story written in? How do you know? 2. Characterize Cinderella 3. Characterize the Stepmother Seriously, Cinderella is So Annoying! 1. What PoV is the story written in? How do you know? 2. Characterize Cinderella 3. Characterize the Stepmother

3 Thesis Statement Directions: The thesis (essay s big claim) summarizes the main point of your essay and guides the reader to better understand the main idea. For a compare/contrast essay, the thesis should summarize the key similarity and difference between the two subjects and explain why they matter. Example: Although, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The Three Little Pigs feature the same characters and plot elements, each story is told from a different point of view that can affect the outcome and lessons learned by the characters. Notice that the thesis states the most important similarities and differences, but not all of them. It also ties the points together and gives the reader a reason why all of this matters. Write a thesis for your essay:

4 Outlining: Point-by-Point I. Introduction a. Hook b. What are you comparing? c. Thesis II. Body Paragraph 1 - Similarities (topic sentence/claim): a. Point 1 (Similarity plot and characters) b. Point 2 (Similarity plot and characters) c. Point 3 (Similarity plot and characters) III. Body Paragraph 2 - Differences (topic sentence/claim):

5 a. Point 1 (PoV or characterization of a character) b. Point 2 (PoV or characterization of a character) c. Point 3 (PoV or characterization of a character) I. Conclusion: This paragraph should wrap up your essay in an interesting or thought-provoking way. The first sentence should be a restated version of your thesis (clarify). It should share the same ideas as your thesis, but should be reworded so that it s not the exact same wording as your thesis. This is not the time to bring up any new ideas, but you should finish your paper by drawing all your conclusions together, explaining why they matter, and leaving the reader with a feeling of completion.

6 Pre-Write: Body Paragraphs Directions: The topic of body paragraph 1 will discuss the similarities between the two stories, and body paragraph 2 will discuss the differences between the two stories. Remember to start with a strong topic sentence (claim). Then discuss points from your outline and CITE TEXT EVIDENCE! Remember to end your paragraph with a concluding sentence (clarification). Write a draft of body paragraph 1: Write a draft of body paragraph 2:

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8 YOU RE ALMOST DONE! Directions: Now that you have written a rough draft and had a peer review it, get out a sheet of loose leaf paper and write your final draft. Remember: Write in paragraphs Formal language used (no contractions) No 1 st or 2 nd person pronouns (I, me, my, we, us, etc.) Double check G/S/P Refer back to the rubric to make sure you checked everything off When you re done your final draft, staple it to this packet and turn it in to Mrs. KB