To get started, take the first ten minutes of class to complete the work from yesterday. If that's done, you can use these ten minutes to work on your Article of the Week.
Today we are going to explore the structure of the compare/contrast essay. I'm assign you to a partner/group, and give you a copy of a compare/contrast essay. Your task to figure out the structure of the compare/contrast essay. Your comments should be general comments that can help someone understand a compare/contrast essay. Do not make comments about the specific content of the essay. To do so, answer the following questions:
1. Where does the author first introduce the things that are being compared/contrasted?
2. What are the criteria being used for the comparisons/contrasts?
3. What pattern, if any is the author using?
4. How does the writer organize his/her paragraphs?
5. What signal words, if any, does the writer use to signal that comparisions and/or contrasts are taking place?
You should answer these questions on the chart paper. Highlight signal words, point out patterns, claims, etc... You will then present your work to the students who read the other essay.
Remember, article of the week is due FRIDAY.
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