Comparison/contrast essay:
- Two ways to organize - handout
- Two rocks . . . go outside and find two rocks. Listen for the instructions and fill in one of the two charts on the handout.
- Examples & Discussion
- http://www.officeinstructor.com/EssayWriting/EssayPDFs/Neat%20vs%20Sloppy.pdf (Neat people vs. Sloppy People)
- http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm (Shoping in America)
Homework:
Write a brief comparison/contrast paper about your two rocks. Use ONE of the two possible ways to organize your paper. (Point by Point or Topic by Topic) Make it clear which rock you like the best by your word choices and by your phrases. Be sure to introduce both rocks before jumping into the comparison. In addition, add a few concluding lines.
Reminder: The final draft of your persuasive technology essay is due Tuesday!
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