Flowers for Algernon
Compare and Contrast Essay When comparing stories, you need to focus on the main ideas. These include: characterization plot setting theme Craft. (not being assessed) To compare characters, plot, setting, and theme you need to focus on the quali
Compare and Contrast EssayWhen comparing stories, you need to focus on the main ideas. These include:characterizationplotsettingthemeCraft. (not being assessed)To compare characters, plot, setting, and theme you need to focus on the qualities that are important - analysis, motivation, effect, reflections and sub-conflicts.You need to use compare/contrast transition words such as:likealikebothneitherjust asthe samedifferent fromunlikethe oppositeon the other handTo compare craft you have to look at the way the author develops the ideas.For this writing assignment, you will compare one of the four scenes from “Flowers for Algernon” the story and the movie. Start by introducing the story and the scene. Explain where it comes from and what is happening. Then explain how the character is shown. What do the author and the director do to let you know about the character? How is it similar and different? Repeat for setting and plot. Finish by telling which you liked better, the film or text version, and why you liked that version more. I. Paragraph #1 Introduction: In the novel “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel KeyesCharlie is a 32-year-old developmentally disabled man who has the opportunity to undergo a surgical procedure that will dramatically increase his mental capabilities.Tell how you are going to compare and contrast (I am going to compare their characters, setting, and plot)Paragraph #2 Characterization Tell about the text versionTell about the film versionTell similaritiesTell differencesUse Compare Contrast wordsParagraph #3 SettingTell about the text versionTell about the film versionTell similaritiesTell differencesUse Compare Contrast wordsParagraph #4 PlotTell about the text versionTell about the film versionTell similaritiesTell differencesUse Compare Contrast wordsParagraph 5 ConclusionState your preference (I liked…… better because…….)Give details to support itGive a generalization about both versionsName: Block:Comparative Essay4321Mechanics and StyleHighly effective in your command of the rules of standard written English Nearly error free.Adequate in your command of languageHas some errors which do not interfere with meaningIn general, shows control but not command of languageDemonstrates limited skill in the use of languageContains errors in language that detract from the overall quality and/or meaning.Demonstrates inadequate skill in the use and control of languageContains numerous errors that impede understandingDevelopment, Elaboration and EvidenceComprehensively develops and supports the topic using well-chosen facts, concrete details, quotes, and examples that are pertinent and substantial Effectively integrates and cites correctly. Shows insightful understanding of chosen sceneAdequately develops and supports the topic using well chosen facts, concrete details, quotes, and examples that are relevant and sufficient Adequately integrates and cites source correctly. Shows adequate understanding of the sceneLimited development and support the topic using facts, concrete details, quotes, and examples that are limited, irrelevant or superficial Ineffectively or inaccurately integrates and cites sources Shows superficial understanding of the sceneProvides inaccurate, little, or no evidence to support topic Does not use or cite sourcesShows no and/or inaccurate understanding of the sceneTotal Score: 2- 4 = F, 5 = D, 6 = C, 7 = B, 8 = A Block 5: YOU DO NOT NEED TO FOLLOW THIS OUTLINE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO. JUST FOLLOW THE OUTLINE.Paragraph #1- IntroductionTitle and author________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Give a GIST of the story________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Describe the specific scene you are going to focus on.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I am going to compare and contrast their characterization, setting and plot. Paragraph # 2 Characterization Tell about the characters text version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell about the characters film version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How are the characters similar- using comparing words____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How are the characters different- using contrasting words________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph # 3 SettingTell about the setting in the text version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell about the setting in the film version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How are the settings similar - using comparing words________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How are the setting different - using contrasting words________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph # 4 - PlotTell about the plot in text version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell about the plot film version________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell for the plots are similar using comparing words________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell how the plots are different using contrasting words________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph # 5- ConclusionState your preference- book scene or movie scene________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Give details to support it________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Give a generalization about both versions________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE DO THIS BY MONDAY 3/12/19