You ASSIGNMENT Write an essay that compares and contrasts "The Nose by Gogol to another magical
story, focusing mainly on the tone of the stories. How does the tone for what does the tone
have in common?
Your second story should be one that you find through research, but make sure it fits the magical
genre. Look back over the lesson and ask yourself if it has the appropriate tone and subject matter
Consider what evidence from both stories best supports your claim for thesis and make sure you
present this evidence in the form of quotes and paraphrases. Also make sure you avoid plagiarism
Your essay should include the following elements:
• A claim that explains how you're comparing and contrasting your two stories in the essay
• An introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention, gives background information, and
presents the claim
• Body paragraphe that give reasons and evidence for why readers should believe your claim
• Evidence in the form of quotes and paraphrases from both stories
• A conclusion paragraph that reminds readers of your claim and reasons, and leaves readers with a
lasting impression
You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you haven't done
so go back and complete that activity now
Tips for SUCCESS
Ask yourself these questions as you revise
• Is my claim direct and specific? Do I make it obvious to the reader what my essay is about?