Compare and contrast your independent reading selection with one or two other selections you have read in this unit. SUpport your response with at least 2 pieces of evidence from your Independant Reading selection. Be sure to give the title an author of you selection.
I chose the books " Raymonds Run" and " The Story Teller" so if anyone could help me do this or even give the answer. that would be great. I struggle in l.a more than anything :(
To effectively compare and contrast your independent reading selection, "Raymond's Run," with other selections, it's important to follow a structured approach. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you:
Step 1: Gather Information
Revisit your independent reading selection, "Raymond's Run," and make a note of two or more significant points or elements from the story that you can use as evidence for comparison.
Example evidence from "Raymond's Run":
1. Characterization of the protagonist: Show how the main character, Squeaky, is determined and protective of her brother Raymond. You can provide specific examples from the story to support this.
2. Theme: Identify and explain a central theme or message portrayed in "Raymond's Run." Select evidence that reflects this theme.
Step 2: Consider Other Selections
Review the other selections you have read in your unit and choose one or two that share similarities or differences with "Raymond's Run." Look for common themes, characters, settings, or writing styles.
Step 3: Identify Comparisons
Make a comparison chart, noting the similarities and differences between "Raymond's Run" and the other selections. Use your evidence to support these comparisons by citing specific examples or quotes from each text.
Example comparison:
Title: "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara
Comparison 1:
Similarity - Theme: "The Storyteller" also explores the theme of family bonds and personal responsibility. (Include evidence from "The Storyteller" to support this.)
Comparison 2:
Difference - Characterization: Unlike "Raymond's Run," where Squeaky protects and guides her brother Raymond, the protagonist in "The Storyteller" struggles to find her own path in life. (Provide evidence from "The Storyteller" to support this.)
Step 4: Support Your Response
Ensure that for each comparison you make, you back it up with evidence from both "Raymond's Run" and the other selection. Cite specific examples, page numbers, or quotes to strengthen your response.
Remember, comparing and contrasting is about analyzing similarities and differences between two or more texts. By following this structured approach, you will be able to effectively support your response with evidence and demonstrate your understanding of both "Raymond's Run" and the other selections you have read.
There is no "answer"!! You need to write a comparison/contrast essay!
Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper, you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Brainstorm about one of your topics on one page.
2. Brainstorm about the other topic on a separate page.
3. Then read over your brainstorming. Indicate all things that are similar with one symbol (maybe stars), and indicate all things that are differences (or maybe opposites) with a different symbol.
4. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
Once you have organized your information, please re-post if you’d like feedback from someone here.