In this essay, you will compare two texts. (if we must Die and Impatient ). . Present an argument about how a common theme is conveyed differently in each of the two texts. Your argument should: * Articulate the overarching theme as a complete idea in a complete sentence, and go beyond the obvious. * Be as specific as possible about how the theme is conveyed differently in each text, and why it matters. Yes! Your thesis statement may be two sentences! Due Sunday, Oct. 31: Detailed Outline submitted to group for peer review by 11:59pm Due Sunday, Nov. 7: Final draft submitted to Final Draft DropBox by 11:59pm Length: 1100-1200 words MLA Format: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1 margins, MLA style heading, parenthetical citations, Works Cited section. (See MLA Sample Paper, MLA In-Text Citations, and “MLA Works Cited Page: Books” for more info.) Essay Guidelines: Essays about literature articulate, support, and develop one major idea or claim: the thesis statement. Imagine you are writing for an audience that has read the works of literature; your main goal is not to retell the stories. Instead, give your analysis and interpretation to engage a reader who may not see the text as you do, acknowledging that your argument is one of various possible interpretations. Introduction: Draw the reader in. Name the authors and texts. Introduce your topic. State the thesis. Thesis Statement: Explicitly states the main claim of an essay, traditionally at the end of introduction paragraph Says something specific, debatable, and beyond the obvious Promises the reader that you will prove the claim by the end of the essay The primary point is about how the literature addresses an issue, not whether you personally agree with the issue, and not an evaluation of whether or not the text is good or bad.* Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph supports a distinct and specific claim directly supporting the thesis, stated early in a topic sentence. Each paragraph builds on the last, laying out a logical argument. Topic sentences that build a bridge from the last topic to the new topic help the reader follow your overall logic. Present evidence: include direct quotation of words that are significant. Analyze the evidence: give your interpretation of and commentary on the words quoted. Conclusion: Circle back to your original thesis statement (in new words). Give the reader a take-away message of why your point matters with one or more of the following: ? Describe how your argument reveals a new view of the text ? Connect to a real world issue or situation ? Evaluate the effectiveness of the text or your own view of an issue raised in the text *(okay in the conclusion) ? Name unresolved questions that would be worthwhile to investigate further. Also included a detailed outline once you finish paper thx. ( both stories are in the same link below 0 :)Show more
