IA: Write a Comparison/Contrast Piece

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IA (30%): Write a Comparison/Contrast Piece

Instructions: Write a short piece to compare and contrast the main characters from “Heartbeat” with the main character in “Behind the Bulk.” Tell how they are alike/iguales and how they are different.
What is a Venn Diagram?
A Venn Diagram: uses overlapping circules to show how things are alike and different.
Step 1: Review "Heartbeat" and "Behind the bulk." You do not have to read it again, but skim through it (5 minutes).
Step 2: Take notes by writing words or phrases for number 1 and 2.
Step 3: You will use the past tense when writing on the Venn Diagram.
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1. Short story: "Heartbeat"
Write things about the main character, Dave. Use this section as a prewrite and write for notes ONLY.

Think about the main character’s:
  • problems
  • goals
  • personality
  • age
  • lifestyle
  • lesson learned
  • solutions

Ex. Physical Appearance
Teenager


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2. Magazine: "Behind the Bulk"
Write things about the main character, Craig. Use this section as a prewrite and write for notes ONLY.

Think about the main character’s:
  • problems
  • goals
  • personality
  • age
  • lifestyle
  • learned learned
  • solution

Ex. Obsession
Man

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Use the Venn Diagram to write differences and similarities for the main characters from the short story "Heartbeat" and the mazagine article "Behind the Bulk." Use complete sentences and use the past tense. You can also add pictures.

Some examples for sentence starters:

"Heartbeat"
Dave's problem [past tense for verb "be"] ________.
He [past tense for feel] ___________.
He [past tense for think]
His solution [past tense for verb "be"] ____________.

"Behind the Bulk"
Craig's problem [past tense for verb "be"] ________.
He [past tense for feel] ___________.
He [past tense for think]
At the end, he ________.

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