PPT-Compare/Contrast Informative Writing

A stepbystep guide for organizing a comparecontrast paper Standards What are we learning 5RIKID3 Explain the relationships and interactions among two or more individuals events andor ideas in a text. . and. . Contrast. By Jennifer Adams. Platte Valley Elementary. 4. th. Grade . Compare.   When you . compare. 2 things you ask yourself, .     "How are these things alike?". Contrast. When you . Lesson. We Were There, Too. !. Unit 3, Lesson 15. Day # 1. Created by: M. Christoff,. Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools. Students will compare and contrast to understand relationships among ideas.. What is Informative/Explanatory Writing?. Informative/Explanatory writing . is nonfiction writing about a topic. . Informative/Explanatory writing. gives facts and information, explains how to do something, or tells readers about real people and events.. Clarifying similarities . and differences. Definition. To compare means to look for similarities.. To contrast means to look for differences.. The existence of one implies the existence of the other – . Compare and contrast. Finding similarities and differences. Why?. Deepens understanding of:. Character. Setting. Plot. Theme. Genre. Connects thinking . Within texts. Between texts. The dentist. ways to. Compare and contrast. Finding similarities and differences. Why?. Deepens understanding of:. Character. Setting. Plot. Theme. Genre. Connects thinking . Within texts. Between texts. The dentist. ways to. English I. Copy the following list:. Comparison Words. likewise . just . comparable . related. like . equally . in like manner . akin . corresponds to. Contrast Words. but . however . in contrast . Steps towards a successful essay. So what?. 1) So . they’re alike and they’re different. So what? . A . good paper will not simply offer a summary of themes, characters, or plot. . Your job is to think about how these comparisons and contrasts create meaningful connections to a larger issue. . Warm-up #1 10/13/14. How are apples and oranges the same? How are they different?. What are some reasons why you would compare apples and oranges?. You are trying to persuade a friend to eat an apple instead of an orange – what arguments could you use?. on . Fences. and . The Piano Lesson. b. y August Wilson. August Wilson is most celebrated for writing . The Pittsburgh Cycle. , a 10-play series that explores each decade of African-American experience in the 20. Themes:. Part 3a. : Compare and contrast. Part 3b. : Presenting an argument, counterargument, rebuttal/refutation. Part 3c. : Presenting problems and solutions. Part 3d. : Justifying and persuasion. Take notes accordingly. You don’t have to write down every word, but write down the highlights of . each slide.. PURPOSE: . To reveal similarities and/or differences between two subjects or things.. Everyday Choices. 280 or 101?. Sweet or Salty?. Walmart. or Target?. McDonald’s or Burger King?. Beyonce. or . Rihanna. ?. Morning person or Night person?. Mac or PC. Amercian. Space, Chinese Place (459). Options – use what works for you!. You may even have other ways of thinking!. Compare/Contrast – . Point-by-Point Method. Alternates arguments . about the two items . (FDR and Hughes) that . you are comparing and/or contrasting. .