Compare Contrast

In this assignment you will compare and contrast two things. Details will be added to this page.

Steps:

1. Assignment overview and choose topic (Monday)

2. Initial research (Monday)

3. Create a comparison chart with at least 6 factors for comparison (Tuesday)

4. View and analyze sample essays (Wednesday)

5. Write outline: by row(s) or by column including (Wednesday)

6. Write and draft including topic boxes (Thursday)

7. Revise drafts (once with kid, once with adult) by Friday

8. Turn in final version (Tuesday 5/26)

Resources:

1. read the SCOPE article on Smoking and fill in the chart. Then complete their paragraphs.

2. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/compare.htm

3. http://essaychampions.com/writing/write-essays-essay-writing/compare-contrast-essay-topics/

4. http://www.essaywritinghelp.com/compareandcontrast.htm

5. http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-compare-contrast-essay (a good how-to)

6. http://www.eslbee.com/compcont.htm (some samples)

Useful Terms:

1. as opposed to

2. on the other hand

3. on the contrary

4. whereas

5. unlike

6. likewise

7. furthermore

8. although