Name _______________________
Compare/Contrast Essay
“The Monkey's Paw” & “The Third Wish”
The goal of the assignment is to produce an essay which proves how the stories compare and contrast. You must have 2 examples of how the stories are the same (compare) OR 2 examples how each story is different (contrast). You must use evidence from the text! You must respond to number 1 listed below in the beginning of your essay.
Things to consider about the stories to help you plan and write a better essay:
1.
S u m m a r i z e t h e m a i n i d e a s o f t h e s t o r i e s . ( REQUIRED)
2.
Compare and/or contrast the plot of the story.
3.
Compare and/or contrast the ideas or characters in the passages.
4.
Consider the lesson learned from the stories – do they compare or contrast?
5.
Compare and/or contrast the story elements from the passages. Consider setting, the characters motivation, character traits (wise, foolish, etc.)
**This sheet must be turned in with you essay. It will count as prewriting and drafting.
“The Monkey’s Paw” summary: (PARAGRAPH 1)
“The Third Wish” summary: (PARAGRAPH 2)

Complete Venn Diagram for the stories: