Reality TV Comparison Essay

There are many similarities on reality TV between The Hunger Games, The Truman Show, and real TV.

We will write a four paragraph essay comparing similarities between:

1. Reality TV theme in The Hunger Games

2. Reality TV theme in The Truman Show

Introduction paragraph

 Make a general statement about reality TV.

 Must have a sentence connecting your general statement to the novel and film.

 State the thesis: “There are many similarities on the theme of reality TV between The Hunger Games and The Truman Show.”

Body Paragraph 1

 Refer to the chart you copied from the blackboard for topic suggestions.

 Must be about ½ page in length hand written.

 Must discuss both the novel and the film (refer to example on board).

 Must talk about Katniss and Truman

Body Paragraph 2

 Refer to the chart you copied from the blackboard for topic suggestions.

 Must be about ½ page in length hand written.

 Must discuss both the novel and the film (refer to example on board).

 Must talk about the AUDIENCE in both the novel and the film.

Conclusion paragraph

 Must start with the thesis statement (see above).

 Must have a brief summary of your ideas.

 Must end in a profound way to show the reader why your ideas are right. Comparison Essay Marking Rubric

1 2 3 4 Organization Totally Some of the The writer has an Everything is in disorganized. elements are in understanding of its place. The Impossible to the wrong place. essay reader easily read and organization. understands the understand. essay. Creativity Just copied but Used Used some Dr. Seuss! Lots in their own homework/in unique thoughts of new ideas not words. class work for we didn’t discuss discussed in ideas. in class. class. Spelling More than 20 Okay. Less than Good. Less than Perfect! Golden! mistakes 10 mistakes. 5 mistakes. Zero mistakes. Knowledge of No Read a few Read the books Perfect memory material understanding of chapters and did and has a solid and a strong the two books. a few questions understanding of understanding of Did you read but little them. all elements. them? understanding. Grammar Writes like a 10 Pretty average. Almost perfect, Grammar Nazi. year old. Errors, More than 5 few errors, Perfect, a little errors errors. hardly too perfect. everywhere. noticeable.

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