<p> The Outsiders COMPARE/CONTRAST “COMPOSITION”</p><p>Compare = same/similarities Contrast = different/differences</p><p>Your topic should be one of the following:</p><p> Compare and contrast two characters from The Outsiders</p><p> Compare and contrast the Socs and the Greasers</p><p> Compare and contrast problems teens have today with problems teens had in The Outsiders (the ‘60s)</p><p> Attached are charts that will help you brainstorm ideas before starting your essay. After completing, narrow your focuses to THREE!</p><p> Also, attached, is a pattern that you should follow for your essay. There are different ways to design a compare/contrast essay; however this model will help you focus and complete this assignment on time. COMPARING/CONTRASTING TWO CHARACTERS</p><p>Focuses Character Similarities Character</p><p>Relationships</p><p>Self-Image</p><p>Choices Reactions to Problems</p><p>COMPARING/CONTRASTING THE SOCS AND THE GREASERS</p><p>Focuses SOCS Similarities GREASERS</p><p>How society views them</p><p>How they interact with each other within their groups</p><p>What were their priorities Family life</p><p>What they did For fun</p><p>COMPARING/CONTRASTING TEEN ISSUES</p><p>Focuses Teens “then” Similarities Teens “now”</p><p>Technology</p><p>Family issues</p><p>Self-Image/Self- Esteem</p><p>Bullying</p><p>Substance Abuse Sexual issues/ Teen pregnancy</p><p>COMPARE/CONTRAST MODEL</p><p>Introduction Attention-Getter + Transitional Sentence + Theme</p><p>Body Paragraph #1 Compare and contrast first focus (point)</p><p>Body Paragraph #2 Compare and contrast second focus (point)</p><p>Body Paragraph #3 Compare and contrast third focus (point) Conclusion Begin this paragraph the same way you would an introduction. VERY briefly summarize your thoughts/wrap it up</p><p>Detamore/ELA-8 Compare/Contrast Essay 6 + 1 Rubric</p><p>IDEAS: 30 Points  Do you understand the concept of comparing and contrasting?  Have you used examples from the novel to support and develop your thoughts?</p><p>ORGANIZATION: 15 Points  Strong structure…do your thoughts flow logically? Do your paragraphs clearly support the topic sentences? Etc.  Five or more paragraphs</p><p>WORD CHOICE: 5 Points  Word variety  Colorful, descriptive words…use of vocab words, etc.</p><p>SENTENCE FLUENCY: 10 Points  Variety in sentence length  Variety in sentence beginnings  Variety in sentence structure</p><p>VOICE: 5 Points  Know your audience! For this piece, you should address a formal audience.  Even when writing formally, your own personality should shine through. CONVENTIONS: 30 Points  Correct mechanics, usage, grammar, paragraphing</p><p>PRESENTATION: 5 Points  Typed, using 12 font, double-spaced, Times-Roman or Cambria, paragraphs indented</p><p>TOTAL POINTS: 100!</p>