Essay Formats

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

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

• Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things 
• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2C

Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet

• Listed above are transition words for comparing two things
• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2C

Is the sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

• topic sentence
• comparison
• conclusion
• introduction

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Tells how two things are alike

• comparison
• contrast
• paragraph
• introduction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The purpose of a Venn diagram is

• to practice neat handwriting
• to practice drawing circles
• to share your ideas for your essay with others
• to organize your ideas before beginning to write your essay

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Making a claim and supporting it using logic

• Cite evidence
• Counterargument
• Argument
• Persuasion

Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions.

• Cite evidence
• Rebuttal
• Argument
• Persuasion

Facts that support your claim.

• Explain
• Thesis statement
• Argument
• Cite evidence