Compare and Contrast Essay

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9th - 12th Grade

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CCSS

RL.2.1, RL.1.3, RL.4.3

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Sarah Baumann

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

inform or explain a subject to the reader

tell a story

use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The hook...

engages the reader

engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects

can be a short story about a new age Cinderella

introduces what you are going to prove for the rest of the essay

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define thesis statement.

a statement of the main claims of the essay

the judgement that appears at the end of an essay

the evidence used to back up claims

a device used to pull readers into your essay

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A point by point comparison...

has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences

the first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another

each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizational style does the following outline represent?
Paragraph 1 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are saved from a life of slavery
Paragraph 2 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are especially kind to others

Block Method

Subject to Subject Method

Point by Point Method

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include?

a summary of the main points and a final opinion

a final point of comparison and a salutation

the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the thesis

a new idea and a concluding statement

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a comparison?

The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe. In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince.

In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

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