Comparing/Contrasting the Character Atticus.
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Novel and the Movie
For this assignment, you will be writing 3-5 page essay that compares and contrasts some elements of the novel and the movie. You may compare (showing similarities) or contrast (showing differences) or do a combination of comparing and contrasting.
Your essay must be at least five paragraphs and no more than eight paragraphs. It should include: ?
An introductory paragraph, which briefly summarizes the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird.
? A thesis statement at the end of your introduction, which states the specific
elements you are comparing and/or contrasting and states your point of view about these differences and similarities.
? At least three body paragraphs with clearly stated topic sentences and sufficient
details, explanation and examples to support the thesis statement.
?A concluding paragraph.
