What is the primary purpose of compare and contrast writing?

To inform the reader about similarities and differences

To persuade the reader to take action

In a compare and contrast essay, what is the role of the thesis statement?

To introduce the main topics being compared

To provide a detailed description of one topic

To list all the differences between the topics

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast sentence?

Both cats and dogs are popular pets, but they have different care needs.

What is a key feature of informational texts?

They provide factual information.

They focus on fictional characters.

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

A paragraph that describes similarities and differences

A paragraph that lists events in order

A paragraph that explains a problem and solution

A paragraph that provides a detailed description

What is the main difference between a narrative and an informational text?

Narratives tell a story, while informational texts provide facts.

Narratives are always true, while informational texts are fictional.

Narratives use complex language, while informational texts use simple language.

Narratives are written in first person, while informational texts are in third person.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compare and contrast writing?

It provides a chronological sequence.

It uses signal words like 'however' and 'similarly'.

What is the purpose of using signal words in compare and contrast writing?

To help the reader identify similarities and differences

To make the text more entertaining

What is the benefit of using a Venn diagram in compare and contrast writing?

It helps organize thoughts visually.

It makes the text more entertaining.

It provides a detailed description.

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast thesis statement?

Cats and dogs have different care needs, but both make great pets.

Cats are independent creatures.

What is the role of the conclusion in a compare and contrast essay?

To restate the thesis and summarize key points

To provide detailed descriptions

Which of the following is a benefit of compare and contrast writing?

It enhances understanding of the subjects being compared.

It helps improve narrative skills.

It focuses on fictional characters.

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1 min • 1 pt

Discusses the similarities and differences between two subjects.

Description

Problem/solution

Sequence

Compare/contrast

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Dogs are great companions; however, cats are more independent and they don't need walks several times a day. This is an example of ______________________ writing.

cause/effect

problem/solution

compare/contrast

description

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Newspaper articles and textbooks are both _________________ texts.

narrative

informational

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What text structure talks about the similarities and differences between two topics?

Problem and Solution

Compare and Contrast

Chronological (sequential)

Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

Sequence

Description

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

PlayStation and Xbox are both gaming systems. However, PlayStation has been around longer than Xbox. Xbox offers more opportunities for online play. They are both leaders in the gaming industry. What text structure is being used?

Problem and Solution

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Chronological (sequential)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An expository text is a fancy name for....

An informational text

A literary story

A fictional text

A novel

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Compare and Contrast Informational

Discusses the similarities and differences between two subjects.

Dogs are great companions; however, cats are more independent and they don't need walks several times a day. This is an example of ______________________ writing.

Newspaper articles and textbooks are both _________________ texts.

What text structure talks about the similarities and differences between two topics?

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

PlayStation and Xbox are both gaming systems. However, PlayStation has been around longer than Xbox. Xbox offers more opportunities for online play. They are both leaders in the gaming industry. What text structure is being used?

An expository text is a fancy name for....

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: similarly, alike, unlike, although, and both?

What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with?

What is the primary purpose of compare and contrast writing?

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