Assignment: Compare & Contrast Essay
Write 3 to 5 pages well organized comparison and contrast essay.
Prepare
Review the YouTube Learning Video: "How to Write a Comparison Essay of Two Films".
Think and Write
Think of two movies that are meaningful to you. Identify three important ways that the movies are different and/or similar.
For example:
o Do the movies have the same or similar plots?
o Are the characters alike or different?
o Why are these similarities or differences important?
o Do the movies leave you feeling sad, happy, or confused?
o Do the movies have the same or different messages or themes?
o Do the movies teach us something about ourselves or society in general?
o Is there a moral to the story told in each movie:
Draft the Introduction and Thesis statement
o When you have selected the two movies, decide on answers to the above questions (or questions you think are important to address).
o Draft the introduction. Begin by identifying the title, director, main actors, and movie genre (comedy, drama, science fiction, etc.).
o End the introduction with a focused thesis statement that identifies why the differences or similarities matter. Identify at least three points to compare and/or contrast.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.