Fools Crow and Smoke Signals Comparison Essay
In our study of Fools Crow and Smoke Signals, we have been exposed to many
aspects of Native American culture. In an essay with an introduction, body, and
conclusion, choose at least three (3) aspects of the story or the culture of Fools Crow
to compare/contrast with the story and the culture as depicted in Smoke Signals. You
may use your notes and your book to enhance your memory for details. Points will be
based on effective comparisons, progression (development) of ideas, and clarity of
speech, as well as structural aspects such as grammar and organization. Use
examples from the text and the film to support your view. Outline your ideas as a
prewriting/organizational tool, and turn in the outline with your first draft. Choose either
Railroad Tracks (subject by subject) or Tennis Court (point by point).
Organizational Strategies:
***Railroad Tracks - subject by subject
Sorting Socks
Fools Crow
*Point A
*Point B
*Point C
Similarities
*Point A
*Point B
*Point C
Smoke Signals
*Point A
*Point B
*Point C
Differences
*Point A
*Point B
*Point C
***Tennis Court - point by point
Point A
*Fools Crow
*Smoke Signals
Point B
*Fools Crow
*Smoke Signals
Point C
*Fools Crow
*Smoke Signals