The document provides instructions for writing an essay comparing the book "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick and the movie "The Mighty" directed by Peter Chelsom. The essay must include an introduction, three body paragraphs about similarities, differences, and the writer's opinion, and a conclusion. The instructions emphasize avoiding repetition, using strong vocabulary and varied sentences, and checking grammar, spelling, and formatting.
The document provides instructions for writing an essay comparing the book "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick and the movie "The Mighty" directed by Peter Chelsom. The essay must include an introduction, three body paragraphs about similarities, differences, and the writer's opinion, and a conclusion. The instructions emphasize avoiding repetition, using strong vocabulary and varied sentences, and checking grammar, spelling, and formatting.
The document provides instructions for writing an essay comparing the book "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick and the movie "The Mighty" directed by Peter Chelsom. The essay must include an introduction, three body paragraphs about similarities, differences, and the writer's opinion, and a conclusion. The instructions emphasize avoiding repetition, using strong vocabulary and varied sentences, and checking grammar, spelling, and formatting.
The document provides instructions for writing an essay comparing the book "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick and the movie "The Mighty" directed by Peter Chelsom. The essay must include an introduction, three body paragraphs about similarities, differences, and the writer's opinion, and a conclusion. The instructions emphasize avoiding repetition, using strong vocabulary and varied sentences, and checking grammar, spelling, and formatting.
You have recently completed reading Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick and viewing the movie The Mighty. There are numerous similarities and differences between the book and the movie. You are to write an essay analyzing the similarities, differences, and your opinion about both pieces. Your essay will include the following:
● An introductory paragraph
● 1st body paragraph: Similarities
● 2nd body paragraph: Differences
● 3rd body paragraph: Your opinion of the book and/or movie
● Concluding paragraph
To write an effective essay, remember these aspects:
1. This is an explanatory essay, so you must follow the format provided. The essay must be typed. 2. Avoid repetition, especially at the beginning of sentences and paragraphs. Use transition words. 3. Use strong vocabulary and varied sentence styles. 4. Watch punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Remember to indent (no spaces between paragraphs) and justify the paragraph formatting.
1 2 Grade 7 Language Arts – Performance Assessment: Rubric “Freak the Mighty” and “The Mighty” Similarities and Differences Essay
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TOTAL _____/23 Graphic Organizer – Freak the Mighty and The Mighty: Similarities and Differences Essay Use this page to organize your essay. Jot down notes in point form. Paragraph #1: Introduction. Introduce the book (author) and movie (director). Introduce the purpose of this essay (identifying the similarities and differences of these two works) and to present your opinion of both works. Explain specifically what you will be discussing in the following paragraphs. This is a planning box, so complete sentences are not necessary at this point.
4 Paragraph #2: Similarities – note some of the similarities you notice between the novel and the movie, use examples. Observations could include aspects of plot, characters, setting, mood, etc.
Paragraph #3: Differences - note some of the differences you notice between the novel and the movie use examples. Observations could include aspects of plot, characters, setting, mood, etc.
5 Paragraph #4: Your opinion of the book and/or the movie and support.
Paragraph #5: Conclusion. Restate the book and the movie you have used in this essay. Restate any key points or ideas which will close off the essay smoothly. Do not introduce any new ideas in your concluding paragraph.
6 Paragraph #1 sentences: Introduce the book (author) and movie (director):
