Compare and Contrast two writers, based
on their writing and ideas.
Using readings choose 2 articles that inspire you to discuss both the craft of how they write, as well as the ideas they express through their writing.
You will analyze their writing, based on our questions from the analysis think sheet. You will analyze their ideas using the skills you've gleaned in discussion.
Whose essay is written better to express their ideas? Whom do you agree with more? Why?
General outline:
Intro
Compare Rhetoric
Compare Ideas
Which is written more effectively
Conclusion
Using readings choose 2 articles that inspire you to discuss both the craft of how they write, as well as the ideas they express through their writing.
You will analyze their writing, based on our questions from the analysis think sheet. You will analyze their ideas using the skills you've gleaned in discussion.
Whose essay is written better to express their ideas? Whom do you agree with more? Why?
General outline:
Intro
Compare Rhetoric
Compare Ideas
Which is written more effectively
Conclusion
Compare
and Contrast Organization
For example… Jane Austen’s Heroine Qualities
Sassy & Traditional
Elizabeth (P&P)
For example… Jane Austen’s Heroine Qualities
Sassy & Traditional
Elizabeth (P&P)
Emma
(Emma)
Paragraph 1
Elizabeth and Emma, Sassy
Paragraph 2
Elizabeth and Emma, traditional
OR
Paragraph A
Elizabeth is sassy and traditional
Paragraph B
Emma is sassy and traditional
For YOUR essays:
Option 1:
Paragraph 1: Essay 1 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)
Paragraph 2: Essay 2 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)
Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why
OR
Option 2:
Paragraph 1: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 rhetorically (or ideas)
Paragraph 2: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 ideas (or rhetorically)
Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why
Don’t forget stylized intros and conclusions. :) Woo to the hoo.
Paragraph 1
Elizabeth and Emma, Sassy
Paragraph 2
Elizabeth and Emma, traditional
OR
Paragraph A
Elizabeth is sassy and traditional
Paragraph B
Emma is sassy and traditional
For YOUR essays:
Option 1:
Paragraph 1: Essay 1 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)
Paragraph 2: Essay 2 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)
Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why
OR
Option 2:
Paragraph 1: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 rhetorically (or ideas)
Paragraph 2: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 ideas (or rhetorically)
Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why
Don’t forget stylized intros and conclusions. :) Woo to the hoo.
Evaluation
of Essay 2 (Compare and Contrast)
Essayist:__________________________
Title: Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay examines and make readers want to read on?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Introduction: Engaging and compelling?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Ideas Critique: Clear, objective, analytic discussions of the ideas and purpose of both essays.
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Rhetorical Critique: Detailed analysis of the writing: including style, rhetoric, ethos
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Evaluation: Consideration of which essay is more successful at convincing the reader, and why
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Conclusion: Is it stylized? Does it end profoundly?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Mechanics and Style:
Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Are there enough Level #1 examples to illustrate and support your ideas (facts, quotations, statistics, anecdotes from your own experiences. . .).
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Style: Is there a sense of voice in this writing? Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?
Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____
The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs. Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.
Exceptional_______ Proficient___ X _____ Needs Work_
Careful use of attributive tags and in-text citations:
Does the author introduce borrowed words or ideas by using attributive tags? Are all borrowed words and facts noted with in-text citations with the page number?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Works Cited:
a. Is it in proper format?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
b. Is the text hanging?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
c. Is it in alphabetical order?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Essayist:__________________________
Title: Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay examines and make readers want to read on?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Introduction: Engaging and compelling?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Ideas Critique: Clear, objective, analytic discussions of the ideas and purpose of both essays.
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Rhetorical Critique: Detailed analysis of the writing: including style, rhetoric, ethos
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Evaluation: Consideration of which essay is more successful at convincing the reader, and why
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Conclusion: Is it stylized? Does it end profoundly?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Mechanics and Style:
Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Are there enough Level #1 examples to illustrate and support your ideas (facts, quotations, statistics, anecdotes from your own experiences. . .).
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Style: Is there a sense of voice in this writing? Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?
Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____
The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs. Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.
Exceptional_______ Proficient___ X _____ Needs Work_
Careful use of attributive tags and in-text citations:
Does the author introduce borrowed words or ideas by using attributive tags? Are all borrowed words and facts noted with in-text citations with the page number?
Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
Works Cited:
a. Is it in proper format?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
b. Is the text hanging?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
c. Is it in alphabetical order?
Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____
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