Gender Roles in Romeo and Juliet: Comparison Writing ...



Gender Roles in Romeo and Juliet: Comparison-Contrast Writing Assignment

To compare means to state and explain how subjects are alike. To contrast means to state and explain how subjects are different. Construct five well-written paragraphs (minimum 5 sentences per paragraph) comparing-contrasting male and female gender roles of Romeo and Juliet’s time to gender roles of today. Be sure to use examples from the graphic organizer, handout, and known customs of our society.

Grading criteria for this assignment is on the bottom and back of this sheet. Staple your completed assignment and graphic organizer together.

This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due ______________________.

1st paragraph: Introduction

2nd paragraph: Compare male roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

3rd paragraph: Compare female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

4th paragraph: Contrast both male and female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

5th paragraph: Conclusion

GRADING RUBRIC:

_______/10 points

Paragraph 1 – Introduction

#1 – Hook

#2 – Brief summary of what your paper is about

#3 – Brief overview of male gender roles

#4 – Brief overview of female gender roles

#5 – Thesis statement

_______/10 points

Paragraph 2 – Body

#1 – Topic Sentence

#2 – Compare male roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#3-- Compare male roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#4 – Compare male roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#5 – Transition Sentence

_______/10 points

Paragraph 3 – Body

#1 – Topic Sentence

#2 – Compare female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#3 – Compare female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#4 – Compare female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to today

#5 – Transition Sentence

_______/10 points

Paragraph 4 – Body

#1 – Topic Sentence

#2 – Contrast male and female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to day

#3 – Contrast male and female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to day

#4 – Contrast male and female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to day

#5 – Contrast male and female roles in Romeo and Juliet’s time to day

_______/10 points

Paragraph 5 – Conclusion

#1 – Summary Statement

#2 – Thesis Statement

#3 –What is an important point you did not mention in your essay?

#4 – Insight

#5 – Insight

_____/20 Composing

Idea is fully elaborated with examples, events, and details

Transitions connect ideas

Consistent point of view

Message clearly presented

Varied sentence structure

_____/20 Usage/Mechanics

Capitalization

Punctuation

Sentence formation

Spelling

______/10 Graphic Organizer/Format

Graphic Organizer Neatly Written!

______/ 100 Total Points

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