I chose german lopez, going hungry in america and bertrand cooper, i escaped poverty, but hunger still haunts me for my closed research theme write a comparative analysis half draft using the following guidlines... Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position about the similarities and differences between the two closed research theme readings An introductory paragraph that attempts to gain the interest of the reader, introduces the closed research theme readings, and presents the thesis statement Body paragraphs that compare and analyze key similarities and differences between the closed research theme readings (For this half draft, include as much of your analysis as you can develop within the word count restrictions.) Well-reasoned analysis based on relevant and complex comparisons illustrated and supported with evidence from the closed research theme readings In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme readings and other sources you might use APA or MLA style formatting with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English 450-600 words (no more, no less) for the half draft (Works Cited or References list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)