COMPARE / CONTRAST ESSAY – Due Friday, June 3, 2010

1960’S OUTSIDERS COMPARED TO CURRENT DAY TIMES AND TEENS

OUTLINE
Use the information acquired during your research to compare and contrast 1960’s life in the USA compared to now and its affects on teenagers’ lifestyles and the decisions they make.

I. Opening Paragraph

Opening paragraph includes a thesis statement plus three or four sentences. Your thesis statement should include the things you researched. You should choose at least four. These are the ideas you’ll develop in the body of your essay.

Sample Thesis Statement

“Times have changed in many ways from 1967 to now; the economy, racial issues, feminism, technology and war all have an impact on the way teenagers grow up, form relationships, make decisions and how they spend free time.” ………add more to complete opening paragraph……

Then, you should be able to compare the following in separate paragraphs with the facts you already acquired . Don’t overcomplicate this part of your essay!!!

II. Second Paragraph – compare and contrast economies.
III. Third Paragraph – compare / contrast racial issues / feminism
IV. Fourth Paragraph – compare contrast technology
V. Fifth Paragraph – compare contrast war

VI. Sixth Paragraph - Now, you need to THINK….

How do these differences change the behavior of teenagers today? Or do they?
THINK about the Outsiders…the greasers and socs….think about gang activity……think about how technology affects free time……compare yourself and your friends to them…..

VII. CONCLUSION

Finally, sum up your thoughts in a closing paragraph that includes your opinion.
Do you have compassion for the Greasers and relate to their situation?
Would you prefer to live in the 1960’s compared to now? Why or why not?
What major changes in society might you expect by the year 2050 and what might teenagers be like then?


You must use the rubric provided and be sure to include all above components in your TYPED DOUBLESPACED ESSAY. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!!!!!