Laughing, Comparing, Contrasting

We've been discussing Tone in writing using two humorous essays by Bill Cosby and Dave Barry, both found in our literature book (starting on page 496 - see link on side for online book). These are similar in topic and tone, but there are noteworthy differences as well.

In class on January 27th and January 28th we began an essay comparing and contrasting these two humorous essays.

This is the format for the essay, as presented in a Four Square

The essay is to be completed and turned in by next class (1/31 or 2/1) and it will be scored on the following rubric: