
Comparing and Contrasting Essays: Block Method

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Emma Peterson
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English, Education, Instructional Technology
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
03:25
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the block method in a compare and contrast essay?
A method where you write one paragraph for each subject.
A method where you write two paragraphs, one for similarities and one for differences.
A method where you mix similarities and differences in each paragraph.
A method where you write a single paragraph for both subjects.
2.
Multiple Choice
What should you start with when writing the similarities paragraph?
A conclusion sentence.
A summary of the essay.
A topic sentence introducing the main idea.
A list of differences.
3.
Multiple Choice
Which transition word is used to connect two sentences showing similarity?
While
Unlike
However
Similarly
4.
Multiple Choice
How should the word 'both' be used in a sentence?
At the end of a sentence.
At the beginning of a paragraph.
Followed by two nouns or a plural noun.
Followed by a verb.
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the differences paragraph?
To summarize the essay.
To introduce new subjects.
To repeat the similarities.
To highlight the differences between the subjects.
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