Period 6-7 - Unit 4 - Writing a compare and contrast essay

A compare and contrast essay describes the similarities and differences between (a)   subjects.

To compare: o discuss how two people, places, or things are _____________.

• similar

• different

• synonyms

• unlike

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

To contrast: to discuss how two people, places, or things are ______________

• alike

• similar

• different

• difference

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Look at the image! What type of organization is this essay?

• block organization

• point-by-point organization

• Venn diagram

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Look at the image! What type of organization is the essay?

• block organization

• point-by-point organization

• Venn diagram

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

_______ whales _______ fish live in water.

• Both of

• Both and

• Neither nor

• Either or

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fish lay eggs in water where the male fish fertilize them. The eggs develop and hatch into larvae (baby fish).

_________________, whales give birth to live young after a relatively long pregnancy.

• Like fish

• Similarly

• Unlike fish

• Although

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The conclusion in a compare and contrast essay

• gives the outcome or result of the actions and tells what the writer learned from the experience.

• summarizes the main idea and gives the writer's final thoughts or opinions about what he/she is describing.

• summarizes the similarities and differences and gives the writer’s opinion about the topic.