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PROMPT: Compare and Contrast essay on I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Barton de Trevino and Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett. Support this statement using specific references to the each book in the form of 2 quotes per body paragraph.  

INTRODUCTIORY PARAGRAPH/ THESIS PARAGRAPH

Hook/Opening (Thesis) Statement: 

Introduction of Work of Literature and Author:  

Topic Statement #1 (not a question; general- these are things you plan to discuss in the body if the essay) What is alike or different:  

Topic Statement #2 (not a question; general - these are things you plan to discuss in the body if the essay) What is alike or different:  

Transition to the first body paragraph:  

PARAGRAPH ONE: 

Introductory Statement(s) using the literature to support your thesis: 

Concrete example from Literature: 

Supporting quotation: 

Explanation of validity of quotation:  

Concrete example from Literature: 

Supporting quotation: 

Explanation of validity of quotation:  

Transition to second example/second body paragraph:   

PARAGRAPH TWO: 

Introductory Statement(s) using the literature to support your thesis:  

Concrete example from Literature:  

Explanation of validity of quotation:    

Concrete example from Literature: 

Supporting quotation: 

Explanation of validity of quotation:  

Transition to conclusion:   

Transition to conclusion: 

CONCLUSION: 

Re-iteration (not copy) of the connection between literature and the general topic statement: 

Reminder to the reader of the two arguments supporting your conclusion: 

Strong final thought/ or wrap up statement: