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PEER REVIEW ESSAY#1
REVIEW QUIZ#1
MULTI-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
COMPARE & CONTRAST
Eng100BCFA14
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PEER REVIEW- SAMPLES
1. Does the essay follow MLA formatting? Check the margins,header, headings, spacing, and title. Does the essay meet the target
length of a paragraph containing 7-10 sentences?2. What is the paragraphs topic sentence?
3 5. What is the paragraphs first primary detail? What secondarydetails give more support for the primary detail? What is theparagraphs second primary detail? What secondary details givemore support for the primary detail? What is the paragraphs thirdprimary detail? What secondary details give more support for theprimary detail?
6. How does the concluding sentence remind you of the main point?What final observation is made?
7. Does this essay tell a narrative or does it give a description? Howdo you know?
8. Is the same paragraph written three times in 1st person, 2nd
person, and 3rd person point of view? Are there any errors in point ofview?
9. Identify errors in grammar and mechanics. Apply rules ofpronoun and antecedent agreement, pronoun reference, andpronoun case. Look for fragments, run-ons, and shifts. Circle allpassive verbs. Circle the sentences that end in prepositions or be
verbs.
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PEER REVIEW- CLASSMATESExchange essays.
Read the essay and complete the sheet.Give both to author (your peer).
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MULTI - PARAGRAPH ESSAY
I. Introduction
A. Opener1.
2.
B. Background
1.
2.
C. Relevance & Thesis
1.
2.
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MULTI - PARAGRAPH ESSAY
II. Body
A. Topic sentence for support point 11. primary supporting detail
a. secondary supporting detail
b. secondary supporting detail
2. primary supporting detail
a. secondary supporting detail
b. secondary supporting detail
B., C., D., etc. follow same pattern
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MULTI - PARAGRAPH ESSAY
II. Conclusion
A. Summarize1.
2.
B. Reiterate thesis & memorable point
1.
2.
***Dont forget to tie back to introduction!!!
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COMPARE/CONTRAST ESSAY
English 100BC
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What is comparison and contrast?
Subjects set in opposition in order to revealsimilarities and differences
Can involve three activities
Emphasizing similarities
Emphasizing differences Emphasizing both
Done to achieve a particular purpose
Practical help make a decision
Academic analyze two or more subjects carefully andthoroughly on the basis of a series of shared similarities
or differences
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAYWRITING C&C
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How Do You Choose a Subject?
Look for subjects with obvious similarities ordifferences
Have a reason for making the comparison and
contrast
Objective is to reveal something new or important Concentrate on the important and significant points
Goal is never to find as many points as possible
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAYWRITING C&C
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COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAYWRITING C&C
Must You Always Find Both Similarities and
Differences? Must have some basic similarity between subjects
Two modes of transportation airplane & railroad
No point in comparing two totally unrelated
subjects Computer to a piece of fruit
Make a list of all possible points of comparison and
contrast
Some similarities obvious and not worth writing about Choose most important, remember purpose
Be exceptionally careful with analogies, similes, and
metaphors
Dont want point to seem forced
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COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY - WRITING
How Do You Structure a Comparison and Contrast
Essay Subject by Subject
All of subject A, then all of subject B
Point by Point
Point 1 in A, then point 1 in B, etc.
Mixed Sequence
Uses subject by subject & point by point
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POINT-BY-POINT OUTLINE
Emphasizes individual points rather than subject
as a whole
Alternate between subject A and subject B
Must decide how to order points...end with
strongest or most significant
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY - WRITING
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WHOLE-TO-WHOLE (SUBJECT-TO-
SUBJECT)OUTLINE
Best for short essays
All subject A is discussed, then all subject B
Points of comparison/contrast presented in same
order and in same grammatical form
Not good for long essays or complicated subjects
(readers cant remember)
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY - WRITING
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MIXED PATTERN OUTLINE
Best for very long pieces of writing
Provides variety
Can make points more vivid for reader
Used in magazines, newspapers for flexibility and
variety
Not recommended for student writers
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY - WRITING
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COMPARISONAND CONTRAST - WRITING
How Do You Use Analogy, Metaphor, and Simile?
Analogies used to help reader more easilyunderstand or visualize a complex or unfamiliar
subject
Used to provide new way of seeing something
Does not seek to explain unfamiliar
Metaphor identifies one thing with another
The train is an iron horse.
Simile uses like or as to link the two things being
compared
The ice coated the windows like cataracts.
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COMPARISONAND CONTRAST - REVISING
How Do You Revise a Comparison & Contrast Essay?
Intended to isolate similarities and differencesbetween two or more subjects
Purpose
Help reader make a choice
Help reader clarify and understand the subject Tone
Can be funny and entertaining
Generally serious and informative
Must be clearly and logically organized
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COMPARISONAND CONTRAST - REVISING
How Do You Revise a Comparison & Contrast Essay?
Avoid the Obvious Rose and daffodil are both flowers duh...
Keep Analysis Logically Structured
In addition to organizational patterns (outlines),
the points must be Identical in both subjects
Taken in the same order
Phrased in parallel grammatical form
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SCOOBY VS SNOOPY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9x
kQ
Watch the video
How does the creator create interest inthe subject?
What points of compare/contrast does the
creator use?
How is each character similar/different ineach point of compare/contrast?
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POINT-BY-POINT OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Backgrounddetails
1. (character 1)
2. (character 2)
B. Background details
1. (character 1)
2. (character 2)C. Relevance & thesis
1. (character 1)
2. (character 2)
II. Body
A. Point 1
1. (Character 1)
2. (Character 2)
B. Point 2
1. (Character 1)
2. (Character 2)
C. Point 3
1. (Character 1)
2. (Character 2)
*Continue until all points exhausted
III. Conclusion
A. Summarize
1.
2.
B. Reiterate thesis &memorable point
1.
2.
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POINT-BY-POINT OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Snoopy and Scooby had different creation dates.
1. Snoopy was created in 1959.
2. Scooby was created in 1969.B. The creators of Snoopy and Scooby also differ.
1. Snoopy was created by Charles Schultz.
2. Hanna Barbara created Scooby.
C. Relevance and thesis (RelevanceWhat are you trying toshow?)
1. The comparison between these two characters willshow that despite being the same breed of dog, thesimilarities are quite few.
2. Snoopy and Scooby differ in design, personality,abilities, accomplishments, and fame.
II. Body
A. The design of these two characters is a contrast.1. Snoopys design is simplistic.
2. The design of Scooby is closer to that of a Great Dane.
B. Each dog has a distinct personality.
1. Snoopy seems to want to be human and is a hugejokester.
2. Scooby is very loyal to his friends.
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POINT-BY-POINT OUTLINE
C. Although these characters present many similarities in abilities, afew components differ.
1. Snoopy is fluent in multiple languages.2. Scooby can only communicate with great difficulty.
*Continue until all points exhausted
III. Conclusion
A. Summarize
1. Snoopy is simplistically designed, wants to be human, and ismulti-lingual.
2. Scoobys design is complex, sticks by his friends, and fails atavid communication.
B. Restate thesis & memorable point
1. After comparing these two character dogs, it is easy to see thedifferences presented in each characters design, personality,
ability, accomplishments and fame.
2. Despite these apparent differences, they remain as two of
the most memorable and adored cartoon dogs.
S S O
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SUBJECT-BY-SUBJECT OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Character 1background
1.2.
B. Character 2background
1.
2.C. Relevance andthesis
1.
2.
II. BodyA. Character 1
1. Point 1
2. Point 2
*Continue until all pointsexhausted
B. Character 2
1. Point 1
2. Point 2
*Continue until all points
exhausted
III. Conclusion
A. Summarize
1.
2.
B. Restate thesis &
memorable point
1.
2.
S S O
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SUBJECT-BY-SUBJECT OUTLINEI. Introduction
A. Snoopy is Charlie Browns dog.
1. He was created in 1959.
2. Charles Shultz is the artist who created him.B. Scooby is a dog owned by Shaggy.
1. He was created in 1969.
2. His creators are known as Hanna Barbara.
C. Relevance and thesis
1. The comparison between these two characterswill show that despite being the same breed ofdog, the similarities are quite few.
2. Snoopy and Scooby differ in design,personality, abilities, accomplishments, andfame.
II. BodyA. Snoopy first appeared in the Peanuts comic strip.
1. Snoopys design is simplistic.
2. Snoopy seems to want to behuman and is a huge jokester.
*Continue until all points exhausted
S S O
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SUBJECT-BY-SUBJECT OUTLINE
B. Scooby is the central character of Where are you, Scooby Doo?
1. The design of Scooby is closer to that of a Great Dane.
2. Scooby is very loyal to his friends.
*Continue until all points exhausted
III. Conclusion
A. Summarize1. Snoopy is simplistically designed, wants to be human, and is
multi-lingual.
2. Scoobys design is complex, sticks by his friends, and fails atavid communication.
B. Restate thesis & memorable point1. After comparing these two character dogs, it is easy to see
the differences presented in each characters design,personality, ability, accomplishments and fame.
2. Despite these apparent differences, they remain as two ofthe most memorable and adored cartoon dogs.
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QUIZ MULLIGANS
Pay attention to quiz review
Mulligan sentences come from version 1
quiz
Will be given incorrect sentence, must
correct
Go to Writing Lab and ask technician for
the quiz in Stankos folder (it is behind the
desk, near the window)
Complete the quiz in a Word document; do
not write on the quiz
Give both to Writing Lab technician
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REVIEWQUIZ#11. Which sentence in the following paragraph contains
a shift in point of view (person and number)?
(A) When online dating first became available, many
people that that it would simplify romance. (B) We
believed that you could type in a list of criteria
sense of humor, college education, green eyes, good
job and a database would select the perfect mate.(C) Thousands of people signed up for services and
filled out their profiles, confident that true love was
only a few mouse clicks away. (D) None of the above.
(B) People believed that they could type in a list of
criteria sense of humor, college education, green
eyes, good job and a database would select the
perfect mate.
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REVIEWQUIZ#12. Which sentence in the following paragraph contains
a shift in tense?
(A) The English colonists who settled inMassachusetts received assistance at first from thelocal Indian tribes, but by 1675 there had beenfriction between the English and the Indians formany years. (B) On June 20 of that year, Metacomet,
whom the colonists called Philip, leads theWampanoag tribe in the first of a series of attacks onthe colonial settlements. (C) The war, known todayas King Philips War, raged on for over a year andleft three thousand Indians and six hundredcolonists dead. (D) None of the above.
(B) On June 20 of that year, Metacomet, whom thecolonists called Philip, led the Wampanoag tribe inthe first of a series of attacks on the colonial
settlements.
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REVIEWQUIZ#13. Which sentence in the following paragraph contains
a shift in mood and voice?
(A) Our neighbors told us that the island was being
evacuated because of the coming storm. (B) Also
take the northern route to the mainland. (C) We
hoped that we would be able to beat all of the traffic.
(D) None of the above.
(B) They also suggested that we take the northern
route to the mainland.
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REVIEWQUIZ#14. Which sentence contains a shift from a statement to
a questions (indirect to direct)?
A. Mother said that she would be late for dinner andasked me not to leave for choir practice until Dadcame home.
B. The interviewer asked if we had brought our proofof birth, citizenship, and passports.
C. In my first tai chi class, the sensei asked if I hadever done yoga stretches and did I have goodbalance.
D. None of the above.
C. In my first tai chi class, the sensei asked if I hadever done yoga stretches and whether or not I hadgood balance.
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REVIEWQUIZ#15. Facts speak for themselves.
A. Preposition C. Pronoun
B. Noun D. Verb
C. Pronoun
6. The loftiest towers always rise from the ground.
A. Preposition C. Pronoun
B. Noun D. Verb
D. Verb
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REVIEWQUIZ#17. He leaped from the frying pan into the fire.
A. Preposition C. Conjunction
B. Adverb D. Adjective
A. Preposition
8. Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an
orphan.
A. Preposition C. Conjunction
B. Adverb D. Adjective
C. Conjunction
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REVIEWQUIZ#19. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and
uses only active verbs.
A. The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in
1745.
B. The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks.
C. There were shouting protesters on the courthouse
steps.
D. None of the above.
B. The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks.
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REVIEWQUIZ#110. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and
uses only active verbs.
A. Many native Hawaiians are forced to leave their
beautiful beaches to make room for hotels and
condominiums.
B. As the time for harvest approaches, the tobacco
plants are sprayed with a chemical to retard thegrowth of suckers.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
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REVIEWQUIZ#111. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and
uses only active verbs.
A. Buying nuclear waste in Antarctica would violate
an international treaty.
B. When Rosa Parks resisted giving up her seat on
the bus, she became a civil rights hero.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
A. Buying nuclear waste in Antarctica would violatean international treaty.
Be verbs = is, are, am, was, were, been, being, become
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REVIEWQUIZ#112. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and
uses only active verbs.
A. The ranger doused the campfire before giving us a
ticket for unauthorized use of a campsite.
B. The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in
1745.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
A. The ranger doused the campfire before giving us aticket for unauthorized use of a campsite.
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REVIEWQUIZ#113. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and
uses only active verbs.
A. The entire operation is managed by Ahmed, the
producer.
B. The sea kayaks were awkwardly paddled by the
video game programmers.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
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REVIEWQUIZ#114. Choose the sentence that incorrectly uses
prepositions.
A. That is a situation I have not thought of.
B. That is a situation of which I have not thought.
C. That is a situation I have not considered.
D. B and C are correct.
A. That is a situation I have not thought of.
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REVIEWQUIZ#115. A. The group was expected to travel as a unit
and make their plans by consensus.
B. The group was expected to travel as a unit
and make its plans by consensus.
B. The group was expected to travel as a unit
and make its plans by consensus.
16. A. When clients come to the writing center, they
should feel comfortable enough to seek advice.
B. When the client comes to the writing center,
they should feel comfortable enough to seek advice.
A. When clients come to the writing center, they
should feel comfortable enough to seek advice.
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REVIEWQUIZ#117. A. The National Organization for Women was
founded in 1966. That same year, the organization
fought sex discrimination in the airline industry.B. The National Organization for Women was
founded in 1966. That same year, they fought sexdiscrimination in the airline industry.
A. The National Organization for Women was foundedin 1966. That same year, the organization fought sexdiscrimination in the airline industry.
18. A. He recognized her as the woman who hadwon an Olympic gold medal for swimming.
B. He recognized her as the woman that hadwon an Olympic gold medal for swimming.
A. He recognized her as the woman who had won anOlympic gold medal for swimming.
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REVIEWQUIZ#119. A. In Saudi Arabia it is considered ill-mannered
for you to reject a gift.
B. In Saudi Arabia it is considered ill-mannered
for a person to reject a gift.
B. In Saudi Arabia it is considered ill-mannered for a
person to reject a gift.
20. A. When Tia Elena put the cake on the table, it
collapsed.
B. When Tia Elena put the cake on the table, the
cake collapsed.
B. When Tia Elena put the cake on the table, the cake
collapsed.
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FOR NEXT WEEK...
Essay #1
Typed Sentence Outline Quiz #2 (fragments, run-ons, sentence variety,
capitalization, who/whom, homophones)
Skim chapter about Classification & Division
Skim in glossary definitions of analogy, clich,colloquial expressions, connotation & denotation,
diction, figures of speech, slang, wrong word,
apostrophes, and commas
View PowerPoint about capitalization, who/whom,
homophones, introductions, thesis statements, and
conclusions
Prewriting and planning for comparison contrast