Comparative Text Response Structure

Comparative Text Response Structure

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains how to structure a comparative text response essay to achieve a perfect score. It introduces the integrated structure, which includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each body paragraph focuses on a common theme, using a 'how, what, why' approach for analysis. The video also provides detailed guidance on writing each section, emphasizing the importance of linking to the topic and using keywords. The tutorial concludes with tips on crafting a strong conclusion and encourages viewers to personalize their essays.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of this video tutorial?

To provide a summary of a specific book

To discuss the history of comparative literature

To explain the structure for a comparative text response

To teach how to write a narrative essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the integrated structure in a comparative text response?

A structure with separate essays for each text

A structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

A structure focusing only on one text

A structure without any specific format

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the contextualizing sentence in the introduction?

To summarize the entire essay

To introduce the author's biography

To list the main themes of the essay

To provide background information about the texts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'how, what, why' structure refer to?

A method for writing conclusions

A way to structure body paragraphs

A strategy for editing essays

A technique for writing introductions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the transition sentence in body paragraphs?

To summarize the paragraph

To conclude the essay

To compare or contrast the texts

To introduce a new theme

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested way to end the conclusion?

With a quote from one of the texts

With a summary of the introduction

With a new argument

With a list of references