How many paragraphs do you need to write in Compare and contrast essay.
Time limit:
Total marks:
Is it a free writing/ Guided writing
4
40 minutes
15 marks
Free writing
What is a Topic sentence?
What is a thesis statement?
Where do you include the thesis statement?
Main idea of a paragraph
Main idea of an essay
First paragraph (Introduction)
Compare means-
Contrast means-
Similarities
Differences
How many sentences do you write in Introductory paragraph?
What is the first sentence? How do you call the sentence
3
General statement/ Hook statement
Where do you write the Similarities?
Where do you write the Differences?
Body paragraph-1
Body paragraph-2
Write the thesis statement for the topic
Laptops Vs Desktop Computers
In this essay, I will explore the similarities and differences between ____ and ____ and I will also discuss my preference.
Where do you add your opinion?
In which paragraph?
Conclusion
What is the name of the diagram to brainstorm similarities and differences.
1. Venn diagram
2. Graphic Organizer
Example of Modern gadgets...
Mobile phones
Laptops
ipod
Tablet
A compare & contrast essay examines two or more _____ or ______
ideas
things