The Blind Side/Touching Spirit Bear

The Blind Side/Touching Spirit Bear

Compare and Contrast Essay

While watching the movie “The Blind Side” think about how the film

compares to the novel Touching Spirit Bear. You will choose at least 2

themes to discuss in your paper. Some possible theme ideas are:

Ø Family relationships * Violence

Ø Positive Role Models * Second Chances

Ø Healing * Respect/Empathy

Ø Responsibility

Ø Friendship

YOU NEED TO USE EXAMPLES FROM BOTH MOVIE AND BOOK TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS!!!

Your essay will include:

Ø Catchy Title

Ø Introduction Paragraph

Ø Thesis Statement- clearly state the themes you are going to talk about

Ø Body Paragraphs – explain what the theme means and use examples to support the themes

Ø Conclusion Paragraph – summarizes the paper

Format:

Ø 2 pages typed

Ø Double-spaced in Google Docs

Ø Times New Roman size 12 font

Ø Check for spelling and grammar

Essay will be worth 100 points – this is worth a test grade!!! You will use the writer’s workshop #6 assignment guidelines for this assignment.

Due: January 30th

You may turn it in early