Thesis: In addition to stating whether the two texts are mainly similar or mainly different, you must
analyze WHY those similarities/differences are significant (i.e. consider theme and other big ideas)
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Subtopic I: Setting
State subtopic (set up what you will discuss/how you will prove thesis in this paragraph)
The natural setting provides a (adjective) context for the stories.
Explain (explain how your subtopic relates specifically to both texts)
In both texts, the human and animal characters have to learn to live off of the land/survive in harsh
environments.
OR while the environment in Call of the Wild is..., the setting in White Fang is...
Examples from text 1 (insert examples and quotes that prove subtopic and explanation of subtopic)
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Explain examples (explain meaning of examples and quotes)
This quote shows...
This means...
Which means...
In other words...
Therefore...
Examples from text 2 (insert examples and quotes that prove subtopic and explanation of subtopic)
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Explain examples (explain meaning of examples and quotes)
This quote shows...
This means...
Which means...
In other words...
Therefore...
Analysis (connections and similarities in both works; lesson/goal of examples and subtopic; link to
thesis)
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Sum up (subtopic and main points) and transition (introduce next subtopic)
The similar settings establish an environment that allows similar characters to develop.
OR The similar settings serve as a perfect backdrop for the main conflicts of the story.
OR The different settings are only one of the differences between these two texts.
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Subtopic II
State subtopic (set up what you will discuss/how you will prove thesis in this paragraph)
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Explain (explain how your subtopic relates specifically to both texts)
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Examples from text 1 (insert examples and quotes that prove subtopic and explanation of subtopic)
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Examples from text 2 (insert examples and quotes)
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Analysis (connections and similarities in both works; lesson/goal of examples and subtopic;
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Sum up (subtopic and main points) and transition (introduce next subtopic)
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Subtopic III
State subtopic (set up what you will discuss/how you will prove thesis in this paragraph)
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Explain (explain how your subtopic relates specifically to both texts)
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Examples from text 1 (insert examples and quotes that prove subtopic and explanation of subtopic)
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Examples from text 2 (insert examples and quotes that prove subtopic and explanation of subtopic)
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