Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

Listed above are transition words for comparing two things

Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

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 contrasting two things

Listed above are transition words for comparing two things

What does elaborate or elaboration mean?

to add more details, explanations, examples

to add an accessory to an outfit

Why do you need to use transition words/phrases within a body paragraph?

makes your writing easier to follow for the reader

makes your writing more interesting for the reader

makes your writing longer for the reader

In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast?

You are voting for class president and there are three students running

You are writing an essay about which time period you’d rather live in: the 1980s or the 1880s.

You are deciding what the major differences are between the first and last Harry Potter books.

Before you write a compare and contrast essay, you should, ________.

pre-write for your essay using a Venn diagram

choose one difference between the items that is most important

revise your essay using a flow chart

When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.

write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram

write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram

write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart

skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs. According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?

They both have short legs and powerful tails.

Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors. What is different about Stella and Tim?

Their parents have different jobs.

In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast?

You are voting for class president and there are three students running

You are writing an essay about which time period you’d rather live in: the 1980s or the 1880s.

You are deciding what the major differences are between the first and last Harry Potter books.

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.

Both holidays are in the summer.

Compare contrast essay

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

In a compare/contrast essay which is more interesting?

to focus on the similarities

to focus on the differences

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CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The hook...

engages the reader

engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects

can be a short story about a new age Cinderella

introduces what you are going to prove for the rest of the essay

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What comes after the hook in an essay?

thesis statement

body paragraphs

evidence to support the ideas in the hook

background information

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Define thesis statement.

a statement of the main claims of the essay

the judgement that appears at the end of an essay

the evidence used to back up claims

a device used to pull readers into your essay

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CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include?

a summary of the main points and a final opinion

a final point of comparison and a salutation

the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the thesis

a new idea and a concluding statement

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.3E

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Compare contrast essay

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

In a compare/contrast essay which is more interesting?

The hook...

What comes after the hook in an essay?

Define thesis statement.

A point by point comparison...

Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include?

Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet

What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?

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