Serving Justice

The video tutorial explores writing a compare and contrast essay, using Sandra Day O'Connor and Sonia Sotomayor as examples. It explains how to organize information using a Venn diagram and outlines the essay structure. The tutorial includes a reading of the essay 'Serving Justice' and encourages viewers to write their own essays.

What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

• To describe a single subject in detail

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To narrate a personal story

• To show how two subjects are similar and different

Which two individuals did the narrator choose for their compare and contrast essay?

• Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas

• John Roberts and Samuel Alito

• Sandra Day O'Connor and Sonia Sotomayor

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan

What tool did the narrator use to organize information about the subjects?

• A flowchart

• A timeline

• A Venn diagram

• A mind map

Which university did Sandra Day O'Connor attend?

• Princeton University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What was Sonia Sotomayor's political affiliation when nominated to the Supreme Court?

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Independent

• Democrat

What is the main theme of the example essay 'Serving Justice'?

• The political landscape of the Supreme Court

• The role of women in the judiciary

• The importance of education in career success

• The American Dream and its accessibility

What does the narrator suggest about achieving great things in the United States?

• It is only possible for those with political connections

• It is limited to those with a high income

• It requires a background in law

• It is achievable through hard work and determination