Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad and The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales are similar, yet differ
ent. The first is an historical account of slavery in American history. The second is a fictional portrayal of the same topic or theme. Compare and contrast the two texts. Introduce your topic with a clear thesis statement. Then, organize and support your writing with specific evidence from both texts. Use transitions to show relationships among your ideas, and provide a conclusion that summarizes your main points.
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad and The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales are similar, yet different. The first is an historical account of slavery in American history. The second is a fictional portrayal of the same topic or theme. Compare and contrast the two texts. Introduce your topic with a clear thesis statement. Then, organize and support your writing with specific evidence from both texts. Use transitions to show relationships among your ideas, and provide a conclusion that summarizes your main points.
