Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Compare/Contrast Essay

October 17, 2017

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
E.Q: Compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.
Obj: I can compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Starter: 

 Gallery Walk

We will have a gallery walk for the one pagers. 
Give at least three people feedback.
(pluses and deltas)

Related image

Vocabulary: 

Word: Compare
Part of Speech: Verb
Dictionary Definition: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences:
Your Definition: 
Activity: Read through the comparison words at ELD strategies.

Word: Contrast
Part of Speech: Verb
Dictionary Definition: to set off in contrast :compare or appraise in respect to differences 
Your Definition: 
Activity: Read through the contrast words at ELD strategies.

Activity: 


We will review the instructions together. 

This is due: Friday, October 27.

2.  Venn Diagram

Complete the Venn Diagram for Harrison Bergeron and Anthem.
(Link for Harrison Bergeron.)

Your goal is to come up with between 7-10 points.

Then, from that list select the best THREE points.

3.  Outlining

Select either the point-by-point or method blocking outline.
Begin to construct your points. 

Image result for compare contrast language

Closure: 

What three points did you decide to focus on for your essay?



No comments:

Post a Comment

Battle Royale

December 13, 2017 Divide yourself into teams and decide on a team name.  We will use these teams for Battle Royale.