Compare and Contrast Essay

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
• inform or explain a subject to the reader
• tell a story
• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

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CCSS.W.6.2A

Which of the following does NOT state the obvious?

• Both Cinderellas marry a prince.
• While the magic in Grimm's Cinderella help to bring Cinderella and her prince together, the magic in the African Cinderella is embodied by the prince.
• The Cinderellas in both stories fall in love.
• The Cinderella in each story is forced to clean for others.

In a compare/contrast essay which is more interesting?

• to focus on the similarities
• to focus on the differences

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CCSS.W.6.2A

The hook...

• engages the reader
• engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects
• can be a short story about a new age Cinderella
• introduces what you are going to prove for the rest of the essay

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

What comes after the hook in an essay?

• thesis statement
• body paragraphs
• evidence to support the ideas in the hook
• background information

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

Define thesis statement.

• a statement of the main claims of the essay
• the judgement that appears at the end of an essay
• the evidence used to back up claims
• a device used to pull readers into your essay

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CCSS.RI.6.2

When writing a letter is it appropriate to use second person pronouns?  ex. you, yours

• yes
• no

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CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.6.4

Which of the following would be a suitable thesis statement for your assignment?

• Cinderella, while popular, is a terrible role model for today's young girls.
• The themes in your story have impacted cultures around the world. 
• Your Cinderella and those around the world teach that goodness triumphs over evil, the world will avenge those who have been unkind, and those who leave us never leave our hearts.
• I found your story to be gruesome and potentially harmful for young minds.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

A point by point comparison...

• has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences
• the first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another
• each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)

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CCSS.W.6.2A

Which organizational style does the following outline represent?
Paragraph 1 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are saved from a life of slavery
Paragraph 2 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are especially kind to others

• Block Method
• Subject to Subject Method
• Point by Point Method

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.9B