Christopher Boone and Temple Grandin: the comparative essay

8 paragraphs (minimum of five sentences per paragraph) 2 topic choices: a) characteristics (of his/ her asperger's syndrome) or b) strategies for coping Outline par 1 = intro par 2 = CB 1 par 3 = TG 1 par 4 = CB 2 par 5 = TG 2 par 6 = CB 3 par 7 = TG 3 par 8 = Conclusion From the list of characteristics or strategies, pick three for each character. They will form the basis of your comparative essay. CHARACTERISTICS STRATEGIES a) both like science b) both like to be alone both like animals both like to write things down both lash out and strike people both use animals as therapy both don't like to be touched both like to squeeze into small spaces both are very picky eaters both like to figure out puzzles both have dominant parent who doesn't give up on them both like to watch favourite shows both go on a journey both speak to a mentor at school both have trouble at school both go on a journey to find themselves both have a favourite teacher who guides them both have trouble in new situations both are very determined both question the afterlife both focus on academic / career goals