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PEER REVIEW ESSAY #1

P ARAGRAPH ESSAY

COMPARE & CONTRAST

PREWRITE & PLAN

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PEER REVIEW - S AMPLES

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 paragraph’s topic sentence?

3 – 5. What is the paragraph’s first primary detail? What secondarydetails give more support for the primary detail? What is theparagraph’s second primary detail? What secondary details givemore support for the primary detail? What is the paragraph’s 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.



PEER REVIEW - CLASSMATESExchange essays.

Read the essay and complete the sheet.Give both to author (your peer).



MULTI - P ARAGRAPH ESSAY

I. Introduction

A. Opener1.

2.

B. Background

1.

2.

C. Relevance & Thesis

1.

2.




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




II. Conclusion

A. Summarize1.

2.

B. Reiterate thesis & memorable point

1.

2.

***Don’t forget to tie back to introduction!!!



COMPARE /CONTRAST ESSAY

English 100BC



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 ESSAY – W RITING C&C



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





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

Don’t want point to seem forced



COMPARISON /CONTRAST ESSAY - W RITING

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



POINT-B Y-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




W HOLE-TO-W HOLE (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 can’t remember)




MIXED P ATTERN 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 A ND CONTRAST - W RITING

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.



COMPARISON A ND 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



COMPARISON A ND 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



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?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9xkQ






PREWRITING - FREEWRITE

Free writing is a simple process that is the basis

for other discovery techniques. Basic free writingfollows these guidelines:

Write nonstop for a set period of time (5 - 10

minutes).

Do not make corrections as you write. Keep writing, even if you have to write something

like, "I don't know what to write."

Write whatever comes into your mind.

Do not judge or censor what you are writing.

Cartoon characters, movie characters, television

characters, novel characters, etc.



FREEWRITING EXAMPLE

My ultimate favorite cartoon character hasalways been Scooby Doo. I was obseesed withhim as a child. My bedroom was evendecorated in Scooby Doo. He came on at 5o’clock which is when my dad got home fromwork. He recorded every single episode for

me. I still have all of the VCR tapes. It sucksthat I haven’t found a way to convert them toDVd. Other characters that I enjoyedwatching were the smurfs. I always hatedSmurfetts; she’s just stupid. I really liked

Captain Caveman but more or less just whenhe shouted. I couldn’t stand Sesame Street.Those characters puppets were just weirdand kind of scary.



PREWRITING – GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Choose two characters

Must have obvious similarities/differences Complete either a

Venn Diagram

Two-Column List

List specific examples to show readers the similaritiesand differences between the two subjects.



P P O



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.

P P O




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 (Relevance – What 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. Snoopy’s 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 huge jokester.

2. Scooby is very loyal to his friends.

P P O




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.


III. Conclusion

A. Summarize

1. Snoopy is simplistically designed, wants to be human, and ismulti-lingual.

2. Scooby’s 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 character’s design, personality,

ability, accomplishments and fame.

2. Despite these apparent differences, they remain as two of

the most memorable and adored cartoon dogs.



S C S C O



SUBJECT-BY-SUBJECT OUTLINE

I. Introduction

A. Snoopy is Charlie Brown’s 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. Body A. Snoopy first appeared in the Peanuts comic strip.

1. Snoopy’s design is simplistic.

2. Snoopy seems to want to behuman and is a huge jokester.


SUBJECT BY SUBJECT OUTLINE



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.


III. Conclusion

A. Summarize1. Snoopy is simplistically designed, wants to be human, and is

multi-lingual.

2. Scooby’s 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 character’s 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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