POINT BY POINT SUBJECT BY SUBJECT
I. Introduction
a. Hook
b. Explain hook (if applicable)
c. Introduce/summarize the two TV shows & possibly discuss pop culture
d. Preview your main comparison/contrast points
e. Thesis statement
II. Comparison
a. Topic sentence for similarities in values between the two shows and time periods
b. Explain how the 2 shows are similar
c. Provide examples from both shows to demonstrate letter b
d. Explanation of examples and how they suggest a similarity in values between the 1950s and present
III. 1st Shift in Values III. Ozzie and Harriet
a. Topic sentence a. Topic sentence
b. Major statement for 1st show (OH) b. 1st value
c. Example (can be more than 1) c. Example
d. Explanation d. Explanation
e. Major statement for 2nd show (MF) e. 2nd value
f. Example f. Example
g. Explanation g. Explanation
h. Wrap up this idea h. 3rd Value
IV. 2nd Shift in Values i. Example
a. Topic sentence j. Explanation
b. Major statement for 1st show (OH) k. Wrap up this idea
c. Example (can be more than 1) IV. Modern Family
d. Explanation a. Topic sentence
e. Major statement for 2nd show (MF) b. 1st value (same “ ”)
f. Example c. Example
g. Explanation d. Explanation
h. Wrap up this idea e. 2nd value (same “ ”)
V. 3rd Shift in Values f. Example
a. Topic sentence g. Explanation
b. Major statement for 1st show (OH) h. 3rd value (same “ ”)
c. Example (can be more than 1) i. Example
d. Explanation j. Explanation
e. Major statement for 2nd show (MF) k. Wrap up this idea
f. Example
g. Explanation
h. Wrap up this idea
Conclusion
a. Restate thesis
b. Summarize main comparison/contrast points
c. Provide commentary on/discuss the implications of this analysis, pop culture, and values in society
d. Wrap up any necessary information from the intro (if applicable)
e. End the essay
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