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Compare/Contrast Essay. December 18th. 5 paragraph minimum Focus on IMPORTANT and overarching similarities and differences Make a decision: Are they more similar or more different?. Basics. 1: Introduction 2: 1 st Similarity 3: 2 nd Similarity 4: Difference 5: Conclusion.
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Compare/Contrast Essay December 18th
5 paragraph minimum • Focus on IMPORTANT and overarching similarities and differences • Make a decision: Are they more similar or more different? Basics
1: Introduction • 2: 1st Similarity • 3: 2nd Similarity • 4: Difference • 5: Conclusion If you think similar….
1: Introduction • 2: 1st Difference • 3: 2nd Difference • 4: Similarity • 5: Conclusion If you think different…
Make sure you end your paragraph with a thesis Introduction
Make sure you have a topic sentence AND evidence to support your topic sentence Body Paragraphs
Restate main points and include thesis. Conclusion
Paragraphs are AT LEAST 5-6 sentences long • Spelling counts • Make sure you have evidence to support your thesis Basics
Compare and Contrast Scrooged to A Christmas Carol. Question