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COMPARE AND

CONTRAST: Writing Activity

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Table of Contents Pages 3 – 13

Student Pages – Includes a brainstorming page, differentiated rough drafts, an editing page, and

2 final draft paper choices.

Pages 14 – 22 Teacher Modeling – Completed

pages comparing and contrasting a cat and dog to use for modeling.

Pages 23 - 24 Rubric for Grading

Pages 25 - 26 Topic Suggestions


Writing Activity: Student Pages

Page 4 Brainstorming

Pages 5 - 8 Differentiated Rough Drafts – Pages 5 and 6 provide additional scaffolding for students who need it. Pages 7 and 8 can be used for students with more

independent writing capabilities.

Page 9 Revising and Editing

Pages 10 - 13 Final Draft – 2 border options are

provided.


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Brainstorming

Compare and contrast two topics that you know a lot about using the Venn Diagram below. You will use this information to write an informative text comparing and contrasting the two topics.

Topic: _______________________ Topic: _______________________


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Rough Draft

Introduction: Tell the reader that you will be comparing and contrasting two topics (describe the topics to the reader).

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There are many important similarities and differences between

these two ________________________________________________.

2nd Paragraph: Explain the important similarities to the reader.

First, _____________________and ____________________are

similar in many ways. For example, ______________________

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Another similarity is _______________________________________

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Finally, ___________________________________________________

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3rd Paragraph: Explain the important differences to the reader.

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important differences as well. The most important difference is

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Also, _____________________________________________________

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A final difference is ________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________.Conclusion: Explain to the reader which topic you prefer better and why.

Although_____________________and_____________________

are similar in many ways, _____________________is better

because __________________________________________________.

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_____ All of the sentences begin with capital letters.

_____ All of the sentences end with punctuation (. ? !)

_____ All of the paragraphs begin with an indentation.

_____ All of the sentences are complete sentences.

_____ I read my rough draft aloud 2 times.

_____ A partner has read my rough draft and made corrections.

Circle 5 words in your rough draft that might not be spelled correctly. Check the words in a dictionary. Write them

correctly below.

Add a detail to one of the paragraphs. Write the new detail below.

Choose 2 words in your rough draft that are boring. Replace the boring words with more interesting words. Write the new

words below.

Edit your rough draft by using the checklist and questions below.

Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Editing


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Writing Activity: Teacher Modeling

Pages 15 – 22 These pages are a model

that you can show students so they know what is

expected of them. The example provided compares

cats and dogs.

The mistakes in the rough draft are deliberate, so that you can model revising and

editing.


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Brainstorming MODELING

Compare and contrast two topics that you know a lot about using the Venn Diagram below. You will use this information to write an informative text comparing and contrasting the two topics.

Topic: _______________________ Topic: _______________________cats dogs

-both cats and dogs can be pets

-both cats and dogs must be taken care of and fed

-both cats and dogs have 4 legs, 2 ears, 2 eyes, a nose, a tail, and fur

-cats are usually more independent than dogs and don’t mind being left alone

-dogs usually prefer more attention than cats and like to be with their owners

-can be house trained

-cats meow and hiss -dogs bark and growl

-cats are better at climbing – they can climb trees

-dogs are not very good climbers – they can’t climb trees

-cats are difficult to train -dogs are usually easier to train – many dogs can sit, stay, rollover, etc.


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Rough Draft MODELING


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When deciding on a pet, many people consider both cats

and dogs. cats and dogs have many similarities as well as

Cats and dogs are similar in many ways. For example,

both animals have similar body types. 4 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears, a

diferences

nose, a tail, and furry bodys. Also, cats and dogs can both be

house trained. finally, owners must take care of and feed cats

as well as dogs.


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Rough Draft MODELING


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The diferences in the two animals are important. First, cats are

more independent creatures and do not need as much

attension. Dogs, however, usually prefer to be around their

owners and want to be noticed. Another diference is that cats

howl and hiss, while dogs growl and bark A final diference is

that cats. are much better climbers and can sometimes get

stuck up in trees, while dogs like to stay on the ground.

Althow both cats and dogs can make great pets, the

diferences between how cats and dogs interact with people

cause many people to lean towards getting a dog. dogs can

be much more fun because they want to be around their

owners.


Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: Editing MODELING


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When deciding on a pet, many people consider both cats

and dogs. cats and dogs have many similarities as well as

Cats and dogs are similar in many ways. For example,

both animals have similar body types. 4 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears, a

diferences Considering how these animals are alike and

different can help pet owners make a good choice when

choosing a pet.

nose, a tail, and furry bodys. Also, cats and dogs can both be

house trained. finally, owners must take care of and feed cats

as well as dogs.

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The diferences in the two animals are important. First, cats are

more independent creatures and do not need as much

attension. Dogs, however, usually prefer to be around their

owners and want to be noticed. Another diference is that cats

howl and hiss, while dogs growl and bark A final diference is

that cats. are much better climbers and can sometimes get

stuck up in trees, while dogs like to stay on the ground.

Althow both cats and dogs can make great pets, the

diferences between how cats and dogs interact with people

cause many people to lean towards getting a dog. dogs can

be much more fun because they want to be around their

owners.

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attention

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_____ All of the sentences begin with capital letters.

_____ All of the sentences end with punctuation (. ? !)

_____ All of the paragraphs begin with an indentation.

_____ All of the sentences are complete sentences.

_____ I read my rough draft aloud 2 times.

_____ A partner has read my rough draft and made corrections.

Circle 5 words in your rough draft that might not be spelled correctly. Check the words in a dictionary. Write them

correctly below.

Add a detail to one of the paragraphs. Write the new detail below.

Choose 2 words in your rough draft that are boring. Replace the boring words with more interesting words. Write the new

words below.

Edit your rough draft by using the checklist and questions below.


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differences bodies independent

attention although

Considering how these animals are alike and different

can help pet owners make a good choice when

choosing a pet.

enjoyable tend to


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Cats Versus Dogs

John Doe

When deciding on a pet, many people consider

both cats and dogs. Cats and dogs have many

similarities as well as differences. Considering how

these animals are alike and different can help pet

owners make a good choice when choosing a pet.

Cats and dogs are similar in many ways. For

example, both animals

have similar body types.

Cats and dogs have

4 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears, a

nose, a tail, and furry bodies.

Also, cats and dogs can

both be house trained.

Finally, owners must tend to

and feed cats as well as

dogs.

The differences in the two animals are important.


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First, cats are more independent creatures and do not

need as much attention. Dogs, however, usually prefer

to be around their owners and want to be noticed.

Another difference is that cats howl and hiss, while

dogs growl and bark. A final difference is that cats are

much better climbers and can sometimes get stuck up

in trees, while dogs like to stay on the ground.

Although both cats and dogs can make great

pets, the differences between how cats and dogs

interact with people cause many people to lean

towards getting a dog. Dogs can be much more

enjoyable because they want to be around their

owners.


Writing Activity: Rubric

Page 24 Rubric – Use to grade

student papers.


Writing Process

There is evidence that the writer followed all

of the steps of the writing process. .

There is evidence that the writer

followed some of the steps of the writing process.

There is no evidence that the

writer followed any of the steps of the

writing process except for the final

draft.

Content

The content is interesting and on topic. The writer is knowledgeable about

the topic and provides plenty of similarities

and differences.

The content is mostly on topic. The

writer seems to have some

knowledge about the topic, but does not provide sufficient similarities and

differences.

The content is unfocused and off topic. The writer

provides inaccurate or limited

similarities and differences.

Organization

There is a clear introduction and

conclusion. The essay follows a logical sequence and

paragraphs are utilized appropriately.

An introduction and conclusion are

attempted, but not clear. The student

attempts to use paragraphs, but they

are not utilized appropriately. .

There is no introduction or conclusion. The essay is not in a logical sequence,

and it is very difficult to

understand what the author intended.

Conventions

There are very few errors in spelling,

capitalization, punctuation, and

grammar.

There are several errors in spelling,

capitalization, punctuation, or

grammar.

There are many errors in spelling,

capitalization, punctuation, and

grammar. Because of these errors, the essay is very difficult to read.

3 points 2 points 1 point

Total Points out of 12:

Student Name: _________________________

Compare and Contrast Writing Activity: RUBRIC


Writing Activity: Topic Suggestions

Page 26 Topic Suggestions – Display

or print off this page for students who are struggling to come up with topics to

compare and contrast.


Compare and Contrast: TOPIC SUGGESTIONS

Compare and Contrast:

•  2 sports

•  2 of your favorite foods

•  2 of your favorite animals

•  2 seasons

•  2 school subjects

•  2 of your favorite books

•  2 important people

•  2 of your favorite drinks

•  2 television shows

•  2 cities or states you have visited

•  2 types of music


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COMPARE AND CONTRAST - Teaching Made Practical€¦ · Table of Contents Pages 3 – 13 Student Pages – Includes a brainstorming page, differentiated rough drafts, an editing page,