Crafting Effective Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

What is the primary focus of the video lesson?

• Creating a compare and contrast essay

• Developing a persuasive speech

• Constructing a historical analysis

• Writing a narrative essay

Where does the teacher store the student work?

• In a physical file at school

• On a private server

• On a public website

• In Google Drive under specific folders

What tool is used to plan the compare and contrast paragraph?

• A flowchart

• A list

• A Venn diagram

• A mind map

What should be included in the center of the Venn diagram?

• Differences between the subjects

• None of the above

• Similarities between the subjects

• General information about the subjects

Which of the following is NOT a keyword used for contrasting?

• Unlike

• Similarly

• However

• Whereas

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

• To conclude the discussion

• To list all the points that will be covered

• To introduce the subjects being compared and contrasted

• To provide a detailed description of one subject

How old is the teacher compared to her sister Colette?

• 5 years younger

• 10 years older

• The same age

• 5 years older

What hobby does Colette enjoy that the teacher does not?

• Cooking

• Camping

• Hiking

• Horse training

What is the teacher's profession?

• Truck driver

• Construction worker

• Teacher

• Horse trainer

What does the teacher emphasize about the amount of information needed for the paragraph?

• The more information, the better

• Only a few details are needed

• Information should be limited to personal details

• No need for detailed information