Compare and Contrast Essay
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compare and contrast essay?
Back
A type of writing that analyzes the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of a compare and contrast essay?
Back
Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?
Back
To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the key components of the introduction in a compare and contrast essay?
Back
Hook, background information, and thesis statement.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you organize the body paragraphs in a compare and contrast essay?
Back
By discussing one point of comparison or contrast at a time.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?
Back
A sentence that presents the main argument or point of comparison.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hook in an essay?
Back
An engaging opening sentence that captures the reader's attention.
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