Dear students,
If you would like more information about compare contrast essays, as covered in class, you will find some excellent supplementary materials by clicking through the links below.
I suggest that you save copies to your computer so that you can access them easily later.
This site has a great example of a Venn diagram;
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/venn/venn.pdf
This site gives a very detailed explanation of point by point and block organization;
http://www.sbcc.edu/learningresources/website/WL/downloads/WritingaCompareContrastEssay.pdf
This site lists common compare and contrast signal words and example sentences;
http://urbandreams.ousd.k12.ca.us/lessonplans/extended/9/garland/docs/Compare_Contrast_Intro.pdf
This site gives detailed explanations and examples of distinguishing features found in the compare / contrast essay, including introductions & thesis statements. There are also some good practice exercises;
http://www1.uprh.edu/ccc/Ingles/Comparison%20and%20Contrast%20Essay/Comparison%20and%20Contrast%20Essay%20FINAL.pdf
I hope it's a help.
Enjoy!
Mr Lee
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Thanks Mr. Lee, it's very helpfull for doing the draft :)
ReplyDeleteOkay I can finally access the blog, since the wifi connection at my house is working quite well now. Gonna save 'em. Thanks sir!
ReplyDeletethanks sir,i'm gonna save it
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ReplyDeletethank you for the help, Mr. Lee
ReplyDeletethank you Mr. Lee for the help, now I can do my essay easily :)
ReplyDeletei went through it and even though i'm still a bit confused, it really helped thanks sir :)
ReplyDeleteHi sir just to let you know that I've sent you my native essay to your e-mail
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