Movie Compare & Contrast Essay

1) Write a detailed comprehensive outline for your compare and contrast paper.

2) You can use the Inspiration app on the iPad and then print it out and hand in.

3) A hard copy will be handed-in in-class on the specified due date.

4) Follow the Outline Guide for specific number of sections.

Main Idea: COMPARE & CONTRAST OF TWO FILMS

I. Intro

A. Attention getter

B. Title of both films and directors

B. Thesis statement - ethical decisions of characters

C. General introduction of paper ideas

II. Similarity 1:

A. First Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description details

B. Second Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description details

III. Difference 1:

A. First Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description details

B. Second Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description details

IV. Similarity 2:

A. First Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description details

B. Second Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description detail

V. Difference 2:

A. First Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description detail

B. Second Film is -

1. Example

2. Quote from film (include in-text citation)

3. Explanation

4. Description detail

VI. Conclusion

A. Summary (2-3 sentences)

B. Restate thesis statement

C. Interest – tie-in to introduction

D. Impact/effect of ethical decision

E. Final thought - Reflection