The CompareContrast Essay
Which short story is more
dystopian?
The Compare-Contrast Essay
 Pick
2 of the 3 short stories we’ve read in
the dystopia unit so far:
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“The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty
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“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
The Compare-Contrast Essay
Continued…

Your task is to decide which of the two more
accurately displays a dystopian world

Your essay should make reference to 3
dystopia elements, a different one in each
paragraph

Refer to your “Dystopia: Characteristics and
Definitions” handout
Format of the Essay
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5 Paragraphs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Introduction – includes texts to be examined,
thesis statement, and essay plan
Body #1 – 1 comparison or concession
between the two texts
Body #2 – 1 contrast between the two texts
Body #3 – 1 different contrast between the
two texts
Conclusion – wrap up your essay by re-stating
your thesis and comparisons/contrasts
Things to keep in mind:

Don’t loose sight of your thesis! This should be
woven throughout your essay in a
point/proof/explain method, similar to
previous essays

Remember to use examples from the texts to
support your claims

Use MLA format correctly in page setup,
quotations, citations, and Works Cited page
Process
 Essay
Outline – due Thursday, November
22, at the end of class
 Peer
Edit – Rough Copy due Friday,
November 30
 Good
copy – due Thursday, December 6
Final Reminders

Refer to your essay handout for rubric and
additional information
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Your teacher is always here for you! Seek
extra help WELL BEFORE all deadlines if you
need it
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This presentation will be posted on the course
website for your reference
(lmauer.wikispaces.com)