Revising Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

The video tutorial guides students through revising a compare and contrast paragraph. It begins with an introduction to the revising process, followed by an explanation of the paragraph structure, including topic sentences, similarities, differences, and conclusions. An example using hamburgers and hot dogs illustrates these concepts. The tutorial then demonstrates how to reorganize a paragraph for better clarity and concludes with encouragement for students to apply their skills.

What is the first component of a compare and contrast paragraph?

• Conclusion

• Topic sentence

• Contrasting ideas

• Comparing ideas

What must be chosen to effectively compare and contrast?

• Two unrelated subjects

• Any two subjects

• Two related subjects

• Two opposite subjects

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a compare and contrast paragraph?

• To provide examples

• To introduce the subjects

• To list differences

• To conclude the discussion

Which of the following best describes the role of the conclusion in a compare and contrast paragraph?

• To summarize the comparison and contrast

• To introduce new ideas

• To ask a question

• To list only differences

How can two subjects be effectively compared?

• By finding only differences

• By discussing their relevance

• By finding similarities and differences

• By changing the subjects frequently

What do hamburgers and hot dogs both have in common according to the example?

• Mustard

• Bread

• Lettuce

• Cheese

Which of the following is only found in hamburgers, not hot dogs?

• Meat

• Lettuce

• Bread

• Ketchup

Why was the initial paragraph considered disorganized?

• Contrast ideas were at the beginning

• Lack of examples

• Too short

• No topic sentence

What was the main improvement made in the reorganized paragraph?

• Added more examples

• Topic sentence placed at the beginning

• Removed conclusion

• Changed the subjects

What should be done if a compare and contrast paragraph is disorganized?

• Change the topic

• Ignore the structure

• Reorganize to fit the standard structure

• Remove the conclusion