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Compare Contrast Essay

Compare Contrast Essay. English 7 Mrs. Garner. Objective and Materials. Objective. Materials. I can write a five-paragraph essay to compare and contrast two stories I have read. The stories should be fiction and contain setting, characters, and plot. Compare Contrast Essay Packet

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Compare Contrast Essay

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  1. Compare Contrast Essay English 7 Mrs. Garner

  2. Objective and Materials Objective Materials I can write a five-paragraph essay to compare and contrast two stories I have read. The stories should be fiction and contain setting, characters, and plot. Compare Contrast Essay Packet Venn Diagram Sentence Outlines Signal Words Handout Paper, pencil, computer

  3. Timeline • 9/27 Prewriting (Venn Diagram) • 9/28 Rough Draft of Paragraph 1 • 9/29 Rough Draft of Paragraph 1 demonstration • 9/30 Guide packet for Writing • 10/7 Revisions, Editing, Publishing • 10/8 Typed and completed essay due • This timeline can be met by using class time and homework time from 9/27 to 10/8.

  4. Vocabulary • Essay = a composition of several paragraphs about one topic • Paragraph = a composition of 5-12 sentences about a main idea for a specific purpose • Subpoints = supporting details in an essay • Compare = to find similarities in two objects, ideas, or events • Contrast = to find differences in two objects, ideas, or events • Subject = one thing being compared • Feature = one characteristic being compared about two subjects • Rubric = a rating system with descriptors for six-trait writing

  5. Signal Words • There are signal words that tell the reader that the essay is comparing and contrasting. • Use the signal words from the handout in your essay • Signal words can also help you identify a comparison/contrast reading passage

  6. The Writing Process Prewriting Writing Choosing a topic Understanding a writing prompt Establishing the purpose and audience Understanding the format Using a graphic organizer to take notes on ideas Composing sentences in an organized format to convey your ideas. Using the five-paragraph essay format; each paragraph developing ideas for subpoints or the introduction or conclusion

  7. The Writing Process, cont. Revising and Editing Publishing Peer editing by a classmate Adding 3 details Editing checklist for errors in sentence fluency and conventions Corrections and revisions using available resources such as spell check and dictionaries. Typing your final copy with your full name at the top of the first page of your paper. Using manuscript form and font selection. Due date

  8. Evaluation and Grading • The essay will be graded according to the guide. • The six-trait evaluation and grading will be done separately from the writing process. • The rubric is in the Compare Contrast Essay packet from 9/27

  9. Effort and Procedures This highly successful person is an excellent communicator. One of the things he does very well is essay writing. He knows it can make a difference in a good job and a great job. Give your best effort and follow the procedures to assure the best performance. Good luck!

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