Part One: The Essay Task
Below is the topic for a Comparison/Contrast essay. Read the task and discuss it in pairs or groups:
Compare and contrast Mary Maloney from Lamb to the Slaughter and Della from Gift of the Magi
Part Two: Planning the Essay
After you have thoroughly discussed the topic, open the exercise and organize your thoughts in the essay outline. Remember that an outline is simply an organizational tool and does not require complete sentences.