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1. 9/18 • Go to the computer lab • Open the Compare and Contrast PowerPoint from my website • Open Microsoft Word • Type MAJOR Compare and Contrast paper • Print paper • Underline or highlight Thesis Statement • Write A or B in the top corner of your paper • Underline or highlight attributes • Circle transition words • Double check that you didn’t use words from the CAN’T USE WORD list • Make sure you wrote in 1st or 3rd person the entire paper- no 2nd person – you • Make sure every sentence relates to the topic and thesis. Bring me your printed paper! Papers will not be submitted to turnitin.com until I have okayed your printed paper. Paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com between 7:20 AM and 10 PM Friday, 9/21.

2. Expository C/C Writing Major Grade due Friday, 9/21Submit to Turnitin.com by 10 PM • Introduction • Lead in sentence • Thesis Statement II. Body paragraph III. Body paragraph • Conclusion • Summary sentence that restates your thesis. Change the words up a little so it’s not just repeating the thesis. Expository Writing is NOT persuasive. Do not try to convince the readers that one concept is better than the other. Just state the facts as you know them.

3. What is Compare and Contrast? • If you compare two things you tell how they are alike. If you contrast two things you tell how they are different. If you compare and contrast two things you tell how they are alike and how they are different.

4. Topics- select one • One decade to another decade • Camping in the deep woods to sleeping in a hotel. • Texting to phone call • Being rich to being famous. • Talking to your parent to talking to your friends. • The benefits of cold to the benefits of heat. • Giving gifts to receiving gifts • Fast Food Restaurant vs. Sit Down Restaurant • Facebook vs. Twitter • Playing Wii™ games to playing real games • Ebooks and Paper Books • The influence of music versus the influence of books • Friends to family • Lost wandering on the African plain or drifting in the open sea. • Being afraid to being bored • One sport to another sport • Going to a movie to watching a movie at home. • Wii to PS3 • Snowfall to rainfall • Living on a farm to living in the city. • Living in a suburb to living in a city • Shopping at the Mall vs. Shopping Online • What’s more important- money or relationships? • Nascar to Formula One • Reality TV shows to high school. • Christopher Columbus to early astronauts. • Book to movie made from book

5. What is an Attribute? • Is a qualitative characteristic that a unit of a population or object either possesses or does not possess • A characteristic of something • Good for comparing two objects, concepts, etc.

6. Select 4 Attributes You will identify fourattributes to compare and contrast. Think of the attribute as a single word or a very short phrase that states the similarity and difference of your topic. Keep it simple. Common attributes: time, location, convenience, cost, availability, benefit

7. Brainstorming • There are many different ways to brainstorm when writing. Common brainstorming/prewriting activities for compare and contrast include T Charts, Venn Diagrams, and Concept Maps. • We will use the Double T Chart for this assignment.

8. Create a Double T Chart like the example. Two rows will show similarities and two rows will show differences. Item A Item B Attributes Face to Face Class Online Class A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments. Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class Time Diff Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities Cost Internet cost Diff Benefit Opportunity to learn Same Opportunity to learn Meet people online through chat, blogs, email Meet people face to face in class Social Same

9. Choose an Organizational Format • If you choose Format A- work across the T-Chart. One paragraph will discuss the similarities (focusing on the two similar attributes between the two subjects of your topic) and the other paragraph will discuss the differences (focusing on the two different attributes). • If you choose Format B- work downthe T-Chart. One paragraph will discuss all four attributes of one side of the topic and the other paragraph will discuss the SAME attributes in the SAME order of the other side of the topic. Review the next 5 slides for a clear understanding of the organizational formats.

10. Two Choices of Paper Organization Format A Format B • Introduction • Subject 1- all attributes • Subject 2 -all attributes • Conclusion • Introduction • Similarities of each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2 • Differences of each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2 • Conclusion or

11. Format A- work across T Chart Subject 1 Subject 2 Attributes Face to Face Class Online Class A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments. Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class Time Diff 1 Paragraph Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities Cost Internet cost Diff Academic Benefit Opportunity to learn Same Opportunity to learn Other Paragraph Meet people online through chat, blogs, email Meet people face to face in class Meet new people Same

12. Format B- work down the T Chart 1 Paragraph Other Paragraph Item A Item B Attributes Face to Face Class Online Class A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments. Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class Time Diff Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities Cost Internet cost Diff Academic Benefit Opportunity to learn Same Opportunity to learn Meet people online through chat, blogs, email Meet people face to face in class Meet new people Same

13. Introduction • Both face to face classes and online classes give students an opportunity to learn (similarity). Whether a student is in class interacting with other students and the teacher or sitting at a computer, reading, and responding on-line, the student is given an opportunity to learn. These two class options also present students with an chance to meet new people (similarity). Students attending face to face classes meet students in the classroom, while online students get to know other students through the online chat, blogs, and projects. • Face to face classes require less time than online classes (difference). People often make the mistake of thinking online classes will require less time, but this is not true. Online classes require students to read the course material as opposed to face to face classes where the teacher presents the material. Students incur more cost taking face to face classes (difference). There are expenses related to travel, food on the go, and clothing to consider. Online classes don’t require these costs. Example of Choice A Style A I. Introduction II. Similarities of each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2 III. Differences of Each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2 IV. Conclusion

14. Example of Choice B • Introduction • Face to face classes give students an opportunity to learn (attribute 1). By a attending a teacher lead class, students get the benefit of having teachers present material as opposed to reading all the material independently. This advantage saves the students time (attribute 2). Students learn through teacher lecture, readings, projects, etc. Face to face classes also present students with the chance to meet new people (attribute 3). Students who have classes together become familiar and comfortable with one another. Sometimes these students exchange contact information and reach out to each other for assignment information and help. This interaction leads into friendship. Face to face classes can be expensive (attribute 4). …… • Online classes present students with a modern way of learning (attribute 1). However, these classes are very time consuming (attribute 2). They require students to read the course material as opposed to face to face classes where the teacher presents the material. Taking classes online presents students with options to meet other students via email, blogs, and chats (attribute 3). Since there is no travel involved in online classes and students don’t have to purchase food on the go or clothes for school, the cost is low (attribute 4). Style B I. Introduction II. Subject 1- all attributes III. Subject 2 –all attributes IV. Conclusion

15. Expository Writing Compare and Contrast • Use either first or 3rd person- • no 2nd person- so no you, your, yours, etc. • When using first person: use I, my, we, us • When using 3rd person: use nouns that describe the people in your topic. For instance: • Online versus face to face classes- students • Sports- athletes • Home movie vs Movie Theater- movie watchers • Cell phone call vs text- cell phone users, people

16. Write the 2 Body Paragraphs.Write Format A or Format B at the top of your paper.

17. Introduction Paragraph The Introduction paragraph will include: • A lead in sentence • A Thesis Statement Students need to have a VERY GOOD understanding of Thesis Statements in writing and reading. Students will have to write using a Thesis Statement on the STAAR/EOC. Before you try to write your Thesis Statement, read through the next 8 slides.

18. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement A thesis statement is a very specific statement -- it should cover only what you want to discuss in your paper, and be supported with specific evidence. It is a sentence which summarizes the main idea of your paper and clearly expresses what it is you are going to say about your topic. Your statement identifies what topic will be discussed and the purpose of your paper. Generally, a thesis statement appears in the first paragraph of an essay, so that readers will have a clear idea of what to expect as they read. You can think of your thesis as a map or a guide both for yourself and your audience

19. Expository = Explanatory In an expository paper, you are explaining something to your audience. An expository thesis statement will tell your audience: • what you are going to explain to them • the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation • the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes

20. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement Example 1: The lifestyles of barn owls include hunting for insects and animals, building nests, and raising their young. Does this TS meet the criteria? • what you are going to explain to them (topic) • the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation • the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes Yes. The topic is lifestyles of barn animals. The attributes are: hunting for insects and animals, building nests, and raising their young. The order will follow the attribute list.

21. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement • Example 2: Face to face classes and online classes are alike in some ways and different in other ways. • Does this TS meet the criteria? • what you are going to explain-the topic • the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation • the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes • No. What’s wrong with this TS? It’s missing the attributes.

22. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement Topic: face to face classes vs online classes Attributes: time, cost, social and academic opportunity How about this one? Students should consider time, cost, social, and academics when choosing between face to face and online classes. OR Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunitywhen choosing between face to face and online classes. What’s the difference? Clear and concise word choice. Which is better?

23. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement • Topic: face to face classes vs online classes • Attributes: time, cost, social and academic opportunity • How about adding a lead in sentence? • Modern day education presents students with a choice of attending face to face classes or participating in online classes.Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes. • Does this TS meet the criteria? • what you are going to explain-the topic • the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation • the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes • Yes? Can we make it a little better?

24. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement Modern day education presents students with a choice of attending face to face classes or participating in online classes.Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes. The first two sentences have repeating words. Let’s try to find different words that mean the same… One way modern day education has become flexible in order to meet the needs of busy students is by allowing students to choose their class presentation format.Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes.

25. Expository Thesis StatementQuestions to ask yourself when writing: • What am I trying to explain? • How can I categorize my explanation into different parts (like attributes)? • In what order should I present the different parts of my explanation?

26. Expository Writing: Thesis Statement • As you write and revise your paper, it's okay to change your thesis statement - sometimes you don't discover what you really want to say about a topic until you've started (or finished) writing! • Just make sure that your "final" thesis statement accurately shows what will happen in your paper.

27. Thesis Statement Write your lead in sentence and Thesis Statement now.

28. Conclusion Write one sentence restating the Thesis Statement.

29. Body Paragraph Checklist • Most important- do your body paragraphs follow the attribute order specified in the Thesis Statement? Underline attributes. • Do you have details or examples explaining the topic and attributes? • Do you repeat words? Eliminate repeating words! • Did you write in 1st or 3rd person? Eliminate all 2nd person- you, your, etc. • Does every sentence start with a capital letter and end with end punctuation? • Format A- make sure you wrote onlyabout similarities in one paragraph and onlyabout differences in the other paragraph. • Format B- make sure you wrote only about one topic per paragraph. For example, football vs soccer- do NOT mention soccer in the football paragraph..at ALL! • Format B- make sure the attribute ORDERis the exact same in both paragraphs. • Do not show a preference to one side of the topic over the other. This is NOT a persuasive paper.

30. Improving the Paper • Read your paper from start to finish breaking it down sentence by sentence. Do not stare at the words- actually read each word. Check each sentence to see if it makes sense. Is it clear? • Does each body paragraph have details or examples to support your compare/contrast? • Does EACH sentence relate 100% to the thesis statement?

31. Word Choice The word you decide to use in your paper is important and will impact your grade. Students will lose points on the STAAR EOC writing assessment for poor word choice. • Words not to use • Well • So • Get/got • A lot • Thing/Things • Very • Like • Really • Anyway • You/Your

32. Commonly mixed up words • Words to not get mixed up • There- The book is over there. • Their – That’s their book. • They’re- They’re getting the book. A contraction for -they are. Read they are in place of they’re to check for correct word choice. • To- I’m going to the store. • Too- There are too many books. • Its- Its mine. Its is possessive meaning it shows ownership. • It’s- It’s mine. A contraction for it is- read it is in place of it’s to check for correct word choice. • Our- Our class is cool. (Pronoun) • Are- Are you coming? • Were- Were you sick? • Where- Where is your class?

33. Expository Writing: Transition Words • Using transitional words and phraseshelps papers read more smoothly, and at the same time allows the reader to flow more smoothly from one point to the next. • Transitions enhance logical organization and understandabilityand improve the connections between thoughts. They indicate relations,whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper.

34. Comparison and Contrast Words "The Tools!"

35. Transition Word Examples • Addition: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly • Consequence: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore • Contrast and Comparison: contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise,on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

36. Transition Word Examples • Illustration: for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case • Similarity: comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with • Restatement: in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

37. Grading Rubric Topic, attributes, and order Paragraph structure- 4 Paragraphs: Introduction, 2 body paragraphs, Conclusion, followed directions regarding Format A and Format B Word Choice Support, evidence & details Stay on topic- ALL sentences relate 100% to the Thesis Statement and sentences make sense 12 font, 1” margins, double spaced, Times New Roman font, use page header to include your first and last name, class period, and date, insert page number at the bottom center of page