English IV Midterm
Malcolm X
&
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu’s text The Art of War is not only the staple and base of all military men’s
training, but also compels the most careful attention of scholars and men of
letters. His sayings are terse yet elegant, simple yet profound, perspicuous and
eminently practical.
The Art of War—as applied to business, sports, diplomacy and personal lives—is
very popular in American business management and self-help books. Sun Tzu may
be the most frequently quoted Chinese personality in the world today.
Malcolm X was an African-American Muslim minister and a human rights activist.
To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks, a man who
indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black
Americans; detractors accused him of preaching racism and violence. He has been
called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history.
After reading chapters 1-9 in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, do you think
Malcolm had read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War?
In an Essay, Describe whether or not Malcolm had read, or followed, Sun Tzu’s The
Art of War?
Be sure to:
• Write, at least, 250 words
• Include, at least, 4 examples to support your stance
• Written in MLA style
Thesis Statement
Sun Tzu and Malcolm X are
similar/different because…
Introduction
I.
Sun Tzu and Malcolm X
are similar/different
because…
A. Sun Tzu
B. Malcolm X
II. Art of War Example #1
A. Explain example
B. How example supports
thesis statement
C. How example supports
thesis statement
D. How example supports
thesis statement
III. Art of War Example #2
A. Explain example
B. How example supports
thesis statement
C. How example supports
thesis statement
D. How example supports
thesis statement
IV. Malcolm X Example #1
A. Explain example
B. How example supports
thesis statement
C. How example supports
thesis statement
D. How example supports
thesis statement
V. Malcolm X Example #2
A. Explain example
B. How example supports
thesis statement
C. How example supports
thesis statement
D. How example supports
thesis statement
VI. What they both believe
A. Support
B. Support
C. Commentary
D. Commentary
E. Commentary
Conclusion
VII. Sun Tzu and Malcolm X
are similar/different
because…
A. Sun Tzu
B. Malcolm X