When last we met, we had taken a look at the two ways to organize a comparison/contrast essay. Let's practice.
How to write a comparison/contrast essay:
Two __________________________. (Whole Class Activity)
Two _________________________. (Table activity)
Determine if you will use the point-by-point or item-by item method of organization.
Topics:
Two sports teams
Two types of cars
Two restaurants
Two hamburgers or pizzas
Two types of sandwiches
Two types of dessert
Two vacation spots
Two classes
Two hobbies
Two pets
Etc.
Select one of the organizational charts and fill it in with the information from your table's topic.
Post on the board when you are done.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm (View examples)
See the topic/topic example about hazelnuts.
Also look at the Shopping in America essay.
Have an opinion about the topics. Share that opinion in your writing. Which do you prefer in technology - then or now!
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/comparing-and-contrasting/ (Great instructions)
http://eslbee.com/writing_comparison_contrast_essays.htm ( Simple and clear short examples)
This was your homework from Tuesday. Please take out or call up your charts now.
Look back at your Past/Present/Future chart and decide how you will organize to compare the use of technology past/present. Prepare your chart for homework. Bring in a paper copy on Thursday. 30 Points
This is your homework:
Homework:
Write the draft of the comparison/contrast essay.
Introduction: Be sure to introduce both topics and note the three points you intend to address in the essay.
Body: Use one of the two patterns of organization. Do not mix and match! Be sure to address all points in the same order for each topic if you are using the topic vs. topic pattern.
If you are using the point by point method, be sure to address each topic in order. (See notes.)
For the conclusion, look into the future. What is your best guess. Feel free to use information from the presentations.
Post in CANVAS. ( 50 pts.) Bring a PAPER copy to class on Tuesday.
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We will save this for Tuesday . . . Writing Tips and practice:
Gender Neutral Writing: "Their" used as a singular pronoun . . . it's OK, and it has been used that way for centuries!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/unbiased.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns.htm
#5
http://www.crossmyt.com/hc/linghebr/austheir.html
Sticking with one point of view by using the correct pronoun
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns.htm
Consider who/whom! Also consider that/which/who.
http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/who_whom.htm
Practice: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/which_quiz.htm
Let's practice: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/who_quiz.htm
Tone - The comparison/contrast essay will be written in a formal tone.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/tone.htm
Being objective also helps with tone:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/subject_object.htm
Avoiding run-on sentences
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm
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