Lesson 7: Prewriting: Comparison and Contrast Objectives: For this exam, students will n Use the writing process to draft and revise a comparison and contrast essay n Write an effective thesis statement n Identify, define, and analyze literary elements n Develop critical reading skills n Use responsible research methods to locate appropriate secondary sources n Use Modern Language Association (MLA) citation and documentation style to reference secondary source material correctly and appropriately Introduction For decades, the film industry has adapted beloved books into movies. When a book is adapted into a film, the story reaches a wider audience and provides a new perspective on the text. In this assignment, you will use comparison and contrast techniques to reveal the ways the plot, characters, and theme of a story are impacted as elements of the narrative change. Topic: To compare and contrast a book and a film based on that book Purpose: To show how the changes made affect the story’s plot, characters, and theme in significant ways Method: n To prepare an outline or graphic organizer that will serve as the foundation for an 1,800–2,000 word comparison and contrast essay 150 Graded Project n To begin the research process by preparing a bibliography in Modern Language Association citation and documentation format that consists of at least six sources n 2 primary sources: the book and the film n 4 secondary sources: book and film reviews, critiques, articles about the book and film, profiles of the author and/or the director and actors that focus on the content of the work. Audience: Junior and senior-level distance education students enrolled at College Assignment Checklist For this assignment, you must submit your Outline or graphic organizer Bibliography