Comparison Paper (115 points)
Jake, reinvented and The Great Gatsby
Due Wednesday, March 31
To make a comparison is to show how two things are similar. In this case, you are showing how Jake, reinvented is very similar to The Great Gatsby.
Let's design your paper.
Start with a proper heading and a title for five points.
The opening paragraph includes the titles of both the book and the film as well as the authors. It also introduces the two similarities that you are going to develop in the paper. This paragraph is worth 25 points.
The first body paragraph is probably eight sentences long. It follows the order that you started in the opening paragraph. It includes very specific examples from both the novel and the movie. This paragraph is worth 25 points.
The second body paragraph is also about eight sentences long. It develops a completely different idea that is also mentioned in the opening paragraph. Use very specific examples. This paragraph is worth 25 points.
The conclusion can be approached several ways. While Jake, reinvented mirrors The Great Gatsby, there are obvious changes. Perhaps you could address those points. You are also free to evaluate Jake, reinvented at this point in the paper. Did Gordon Korman do a good job updating the first All-American novel? Whatever you do, remember that this paragraph is more than just one or two bland sentences. This paragraph is worth 25 points.
Add a works cited page for the final ten points.
Words that show comparison: likewise, in the same way, similarly, in the same fashion, in a similar fashion
Words that show contrast: however, in contrast, conversely
