Essay Writing

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

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)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a comparison?

• The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. 
• In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.
• Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the transition below.

Effective teachers prove creative, organized, and fun; however, ineffective teachers seem uninspired, disorganized, and boring.

• effective

• disorganized

• however

• organized

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a Cause and Effect essay?

• To analyze and present the factors leading to something happening

• To analyze the reasons why a situation or event occurs and the outcomes that are involved as a result.

In your introduction make sure to include ...

(Tick 3 answers)

• Your Point

• The Example

• Thesis Statement

• The Topic

• Conclusion

What is the first key point to write the conclusion?

• Restate the topic sentences

• Restate the main idea

• Restate the thesis statement

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The teacher smiles

• The student doing badly on the test

• The student doing very well on the test

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the CAUSE of your garden growing?

• Good luck

• Your singing

• Cold weather

• You watering it every day

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3