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Getting Started: Compare and Contrast

Why do filmmakers change the events of a book when making a movie?

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What things were the samein the movie and the book? What things were different?

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Which versiondid you like best and why?

Introductory Paragraph:

Body:

This paragraph will follow the basic 5-sentence format: 1 topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and 1 thesis statement. The thesis statement clearly identifies the purpose of the paper or previews its main idea. This first paragraph will be written AFTER you complete the body of your essay.

A good conclusion includes a fresh idea that supports your thesis. Here are two options you might consider. Jot down a few notes for each.

Why do film makers make changes to the story?

Which version did you enjoy the most, the book or the movie? Explain why by providing examples from each.

The following 3 items will become your topic sentences.

Pre-Writing: Thinking About an EssayName: Date:

Essay Title:

Concluding Paragraph:

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One similarity between the book and the movie...

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The “Meat”: Writing the Body of Your EssayName: Date:

The Body:

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Essential Component: Writing a Thesis StatementName: Date:

A thesis statement is a sentence or two that briefly describes the main idea of your paper and the main argument (or point) that you are trying to make

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• It focuses your paper.

It states your opinion (claim) on the main idea of your paper.

It offers your readers a preview of what your paper will be about.

What is a thesis statement?

What does athesis statement do?

insert the word “because.”

How do you write a thesis

Statement

Claim + Reason = Thesis StatementClaim:

A reason that supports your claimExample: So many important events from the book were left out.

This is your opinion or assertion.Example: The movie, Island of the Blue Dolphins, is not as entertaining as the novel.

Reason:

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The movie, Island of the Blue Dolphins, is not as entertaining as the novel because so many important events from the book were left out.

Now it’s your turn to write a thesis statement! Combine the “Claim” and the “Reason” below to make a thesis statement.

insert the word “because.”

Claim:

The movie has great visuals that really help you understand the story.

The movie, Island of the Blue Dolphins, is much more interesting than the novel.

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Give it a try!

First Impressions: Writing the Introduction to Your EssayName: Date:

When writing an intro...

Claim + Reason

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This is it! The introduction of your essay is your chance to engage your reader! Take some time to plan an appropriate “hook” for your “Intro”. Options to consider...

ThesisDouble check your thesis. Does it contain a...?

Revisit the “Essential Component” planning page if you need some help.

Reveal to your reader what your paper is about.

Get to the point and be succinct.

End with a clear thesis statement.

Wander off topic.

Repeat or restate the same information.

Announce your intentions: “In this essay, I will...”, “This essay is about...”

Go in to too much detail; details belong in the body of your essay.

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Get ‘em HOOKED!: Capture Your Reader’s InterestName: Date:

Here are just few ways you can “hook” your reader when writing your introductory paragraph!

QuestionPose a rhetorical question to your reader:

• “Which do you prefer, books or movies?”

• “Has a movie ever left you feeling disappointed?”

• “Would you like your favorite book to be made into a movie?”

Interesting Fact

Surprise your reader with an interesting fact or shocking statistic:

• Research your author’s life.

• Look for statistics regarding how many copies the novel has sold.

• Find information about what inspired the author to write the novel.

Quote~ The Sign of the Beaver

~ Where the Red Fern Grows

~ Tuck Everlasting

Open with an interesting quote from the book: • “Matt was too weak to struggle. He could not even lift his head.”

• “I tried to scream, but had no wind left to make a sound.”

• “...but in real life, well the world was a dangerous place.”

Scene~ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

“The most wonderful smells seemed to be mixed up in the air around them -- the smell of roasting coffee and burnt sugar and melting chocolate and mint and violets and crushed hazelnuts and apple blossom and caramel and lemon peel....”

Include a sensory description of a scene from the book:

Dialogue~ The Lightening Thief

~ The Witch of Blackbird Pond

~ My Brother Sam is Dead

Include some interesting dialogue from the novel: • “You want to gargle with toilet water again, Clarisse?”

• “The Quaker are queer, stubborn people.”

• “In war the dead pay the debts for the living.”

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It’s a Wrap!: Writing a Concluding ParagraphName: Date:

When writing a conclusion...

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Here it is, your final chance to convince your reader of your opinion. Make it count!

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Topic Sentence:

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A fresh rephrasing of the thesis statement

Keep your original thesis statement in mind as you write.

Rephrase your thesis statement in a refreshing way.

Leave your reader with a sense of closure.

Wander off topic.

Apologize for your opinion

Use overused phrases: “In closing...”, “In conclusion...”

Include new evidence or details that should have been in the body.

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Final wordsConnects back to the introduction

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Examples:Summarize or wrap up the main points in the body of the essayExplain how ideas fit together

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Outline So What!?

One technique to check if you have a strong conclusion is to play the “So What Game.”

Ask yourself “so what” after the main points of the paragraph. Does your paragraph answer the “so whats?” If not, then you need to make some revisions so that your reader finds your conclusion to be important and relevant.

Elements of a “5” EssayName: Date:

Ideas & Content

My introductory paragraph has a “hook” that will catch my reader’s attention.

I have included 2 important differences and 1 important similarity in the body of my essay.

I have supported my examples with details and/or evidence from the movie and/or book.

My conclusion revisits my thesis in a fresh and interesting way.

I have compared and contrasted the movie and the book in a thoughtful way.

I used precise and vivid details to help my reader draw a clear mental picture

Organization

My introductory paragraph provides an accurate outline of the body of my essay.

My introductory paragraph contains a clear thesis statement (claim + reason).

I organized my paper with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

My essay covers all parts of the writing task.

My essay stays focused and on topic without adding unnecessary details.

Style

I used a variety of sentence types and structures.

I linked paragraphs together with transition words and sentences.

I avoided overused, commonplace words.

Conventions

All words are spelled correctly.

All sentences are grammatically correct.

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Putting it All Together: First DraftName: Date:

It’s now time to write the first draft of your essay! Use your planning pages

to complete both sides of this page. DO NOT simply copy what you wrote

on those pages onto this page; reevaluate what you wrote on the

planning pages and make appropriate changes, if necessary, on this first

draft. This is a valuable opportunity to make minor changes to the essay

that you already have mapped out.

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Editing Questions Self Peer Do I have a strong “hook” that captures your attention? ! !Do I clearly state all 3 (2 differences and 1 similarity) topics that I will cover in the body of my essay?

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Do I have a clear and complete thesis statement? ! !!!!!

Editing Questions Self Peer Do I start my paragraph with a topic sentence that clearly states and identifies the specific topic to be addressed in this body paragraph and the focus of the paragraph – a difference?

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Do I have three details of comparison with proof, examples, or facts to back up the topic and make significant points of comparison?

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Are my ideas organized within the paragraph so that the reader understands the point of comparison I am trying to make?

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Editing Questions Self Peer Do I start my paragraph with a topic sentence that clearly states and identifies the specific topic to be addressed in this body paragraph and the focus of the paragraph – a difference?

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Do I have three details of comparison with proof, examples, or facts to back up the topic and make significant points of comparison?

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Are my ideas organized within the paragraph so that the reader understands the point of comparison I am trying to make?

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Editing Questions Self Peer Do I start my paragraph with a topic sentence that clearly states and identifies the specific topic to be addressed in this body paragraph and the focus of the paragraph – a similarity?

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Do I have three details of comparison with proof, examples, or facts to back up the topic and make significant points of comparison?

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Are my ideas organized within the paragraph so that the reader understands the point of comparison I am trying to make?

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Editing Questions Self Peer Do I revisit the 3 main topics that make up the body of my essay? ! !Do I bring closure to the reader by summing up my points and offering a final perspective on my topics?

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Paragraph 1:Introduction

Self & Peer Editing Checklist

Paragraph 2:Body

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Paragraph 4:Body

Paragraph 5:Conclusion

Name: Peer:

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Book Vs. Movie Essay

Ideas & Content

Organization

Style

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Book Vs. Movie Essay

Ideas & Content

Organization

Style

Conventions

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Book Vs. Movie Essay

Ideas & Content

Organization

Style

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5 4 3 2 1Name: Date:

Book Vs. Movie Essay

Ideas & Content

Organization

Style

Conventions

5 4 3 2 1Name: Date:

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Don’t judge a book by its movie! That’s the lesson I learned when comparing the book and movie versions of Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins. In the movie, there is no mention of Ulape, Karan’s sister. Also missing from the movie were some very exciting events, like when Karana captures the Devil Fish. Fortunately, Rontu, the dog Karana befriends remained the same in the movie. Overall, the movie is a bit of a disappointment because it is missing so many important details that made the book so interesting. Not having Ulape in the movie was quite a major difference that really surprised me. In the book Ulape is an interesting character that is very vain and always fretting about herself. She is a main part of the beginning of the story, and Karana has a lot of thoughts and observations about her. Because Karana spends a lot of time thinking about Ulape, we get to know Karana’s values and character traits more. Despite their differences, Ulape was important to Karana was another example of all that she lost, which is why she should have been in the movie. Another disappointment I had when watching the movie, was the absence of the Devil Fish. The Devil Fish was this mysterious sea creature from the book that Karana become obsessed with and eventually catches. After hours of a tug-a-war she finally catches this animal, which at one point almost dragged Rontu into the sea. Not only was this event exciting, but it also showed how determined and perseverant Karana’s character is. The filmmakers really missed out when they didn’t include this element of the story in the movie. Fortunately, one of my very favorite parts of the book (when Karana and Rontu become friends) was left in the movie! After she injures the aggressive dog with one of her arrows, she feels bad and takes him home to try and nurse him back to health. He is not very friendly at first and she is afraid of him, but she feeds him fish while he heals. Once he has recovered, he decided to stay with Karana and becomes her loyal companion. It’s wonderful that Rontu was in the movie because he offers Karana companionship and makes the story more interesting. Even though the basic events of the movie followed the novel, I really prefer the book version of Island of the Blue Dolphins. Ulape was a character that made the first part of the book more interesting and I really missed her in the movie. Of course, the Devil Fish was such an exciting part of the movie and I was really curious to see what it looked like in the movie. Thankfully, Rontu remained in the movie, which I was very happy about since he makes the island less lonely for Karana. The movie wasn’t horrible; I just missed all the details from the book that allowed my imagination to run wild.