Compare/Contrast
What does it mean to compare?
to look for similarities or things that are alike about two things
What cause and effect?
the reason why something happens and the result
Sam waited for the bus, but it was late.
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX
compound
What is the first step of the writing process?
Prewriting
What is the sequence of events?
Putting events in a story in order as they happen.
What does it mean to contrast?
to look for differences between two things
Johnny got an A on his test because he studied.
What is the cause?
Johnny studied.
Sam waited for the bus although it was late.
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX
Complex
What is the second step in the writing process?
Drafting
If you have an apple, what do you do first?
wash the apple
Why do you compare and contrast details?
It helps you understand what you read.
Mary was tired, so she went to bed.
What is the cause?
so she went to bed
I like to play dodgeball, unless we don't have enough players.
Complex
What is the THIRD step in the writing process
Revising
What comes after 'first' in a sequence?
Second
Dogs bark, but cats meow.
Contrast
It was a very windy day, and I was able to fly my kite.
Is the underlined the cause or effect?Effect
Sam waited for the bus.
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX
Simple
During the prewriting step, what are you expected to do?
Read the title, gather ideas, and organize them
When would you see the words once upon a time in a story?
At the beginning of a story.
Elephants and whales are both mammals.
Compare
I planted some sunflower seeds, and yellow flowers grew tall.
Is the underlined the cause or effect?
Cause
We are going to the park, and we will have lunch.
Compound
What is the first thing you do when you have a problem?
Acknowledge God or ask God for Help
What are some clue words for sequencing?
first, next, then, finally