9/18• Go to the computer lab

– Open the Compare and Contrast PowerPoint from my website– Open Microsoft Word

• Type MAJOR Compare and Contrast paper– Print paper

• Underline or highlight Thesis Statement• Write A or B in the top corner of your paper• Underline or highlight attributes• Circle transition words• Double check that you didn’t use words from the CAN’T USE WORD list• Make sure you wrote in 1st or 3rd person the entire paper- no 2nd person – you• Make sure every sentence relates to the topic and thesis.

Bring me your printed paper!

Papers will not be submitted to turnitin.com until I have okayed your printed paper.

Paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com between 7:20 AM and 10 PM Friday, 9/21.

Expository C/C Writing Major Grade due Friday, 9/21

Submit to Turnitin.com by 10 PM

I. IntroductionA. Lead in sentence

B. Thesis Statement

II. Body paragraph

III. Body paragraph

IV. ConclusionA. Summary sentence that restates your thesis.

Change the words up a little so it’s not just repeating the thesis.

Expository Writing is NOT persuasive. Do not try to convince the readers that one concept is better than the other. Just state the facts as you know them.

What is Compare and Contrast?

• If you compare two things you tell how they are alike. If you contrast two things you tell how they are different. If you compare and contrast two things you tell how they are alike and how they are different.

Topics- select one1. Friends to family2. Lost wandering on the African plain or

drifting in the open sea.3. Being afraid to being bored4. One sport to another sport 5. Going to a movie to watching a movie at

home.6. Wii to PS37. Snowfall to rainfall8. Living on a farm to living in the city.9. Living in a suburb to living in a city10. Shopping at the Mall vs. Shopping Online11. What’s more important- money or

relationships?12. Nascar to Formula One13. Reality TV shows to high school.14. Christopher Columbus to early astronauts.15. Book to movie made from book

16. One decade to another decade17. Camping in the deep woods to

sleeping in a hotel.18. Texting to phone call19. Being rich to being famous.20. Talking to your parent to

talking to your friends.21. The benefits of cold to the

benefits of heat.22. Giving gifts to receiving gifts23. Fast Food Restaurant vs. Sit

Down Restaurant24. Facebook vs. Twitter25. Playing Wii™ games to playing

real games26. Ebooks and Paper Books27. The influence of music versus

the influence of books

What is an Attribute?

• Is a qualitative characteristic that a unit of a population or object either possesses or does not possess

• A characteristic of something

• Good for comparing two objects, concepts, etc.

Select 4 Attributes

You will identify four attributes to compare and contrast. Think of the attribute as a single word or a very short phrase that states the similarity and difference of your topic.

Keep it simple.

Common attributes: time, location, convenience, cost, availability, benefit

Brainstorming

• There are many different ways to brainstorm when writing. Common brainstorming/prewriting activities for compare and contrast include T Charts, Venn Diagrams, and Concept Maps.

• We will use the Double T Chart for this assignment.

Item AFace to Face Class

Item BOnline ClassAttributes

Time

Cost

Benefit

Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class

A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments.

Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities

Internet cost

Opportunity to learn Opportunity to learn

SocialMeet people face to face in class

Meet people online through chat, blogs, email

Create a Double T Chart like the example. Two rows will show similarities and two rows will show differences.

Diff

Diff

Same

Same

Choose an Organizational Format• If you choose Format A- work across the T-Chart. One paragraph will discuss the

similarities (focusing on the two similar attributes between the two subjects of your topic) and the other paragraph will discuss the differences (focusing on the two different attributes).

• If you choose Format B- work down the T-Chart. One paragraph will discuss all four attributes of one side of the topic and the other paragraph will discuss the SAME attributes in the SAME order of the other side of the topic.

Review the next 5 slides for a clear understanding of the organizational formats.

Two Choices of Paper Organization

I. Introduction

II. Similarities of each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2

III. Differences of each attribute b/w Subject 1 and Subject 2

IV. Conclusion

I. Introduction

II. Subject 1- all attributes

III. Subject 2 -all attributes

IV. Conclusion

Format A Format B

or

Subject 1Face to Face Class

Subject 2Online ClassAttributes

Time

Cost

Academic Benefit

Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class

A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments.

Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities

Internet cost

Opportunity to learn Opportunity to learn

Meet new people

Meet people face to face in class

Meet people online through chat, blogs, email

Format A- work across T Chart

Diff

Diff

Same

Same

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Item AFace to Face Class

Item BOnline ClassAttributes

Time

Cost

Academic Benefit

Less time- attend class but not much time required outside of class

A lot time required responding to online prompts, completing text readings and assignments.

Travel expenses, clothes, loss of income missing work opportunities

Internet cost

Opportunity to learn Opportunity to learn

Meet new people

Meet people face to face in class

Meet people online through chat, blogs, email

Format B- work down the T Chart

Diff

Diff

Same

Same

1 Paragraph Other Paragraph

I. Introduction

II. Similarities of

each attribute b/w

Subject 1 and

Subject 2

III. Differences of

Each

attribute b/w

Subject 1

and Subject 2

IV. Conclusion

Style A

I. Introduction

II. Both face to face classes and online classes give students an opportunity to learn (similarity). Whether a student is in class interacting with other students and the teacher or sitting at a computer, reading, and responding on-line, the student is given an opportunity to learn. These two class options also present students with an chance to meet new people (similarity). Students attending face to face classes meet students in the classroom, while online students get to know other students through the online chat, blogs, and projects.

III. Face to face classes require less time than online classes (difference). People often make the mistake of thinking online classes will require less time, but this is not true. Online classes require students to read the course material as opposed to face to face classes where the teacher presents the material. Students incur more cost taking face to face classes (difference). There are expenses related to travel, food on the go, and clothing to consider. Online classes don’t require these costs.

I. Introduction

II. Subject 1- all

attributes

III. Subject 2 –all

attributes

IV. Conclusion

Style B

I. Introduction

II. Face to face classes give students an opportunity to learn (attribute 1). By a attending a teacher lead class, students get the benefit of having teachers present material as opposed to reading all the material independently. This advantage saves the students time (attribute 2). Students learn through teacher lecture, readings, projects, etc. Face to face classes also present students with the chance to meet new people (attribute 3). Students who have classes together become familiar and comfortable with one another. Sometimes these students exchange contact information and reach out to each other for assignment information and help. This interaction leads into friendship. Face to face classes can be expensive (attribute 4). ……

III. Online classes present students with a modern way of learning (attribute 1). However, these classes are very time consuming (attribute 2). They require students to read the course material as opposed to face to face classes where the teacher presents the material. Taking classes online presents students with options to meet other students via email, blogs, and chats (attribute 3). Since there is no travel involved in online classes and students don’t have to purchase food on the go or clothes for school, the cost is low (attribute 4).

Expository Writing Compare and Contrast

• Use either first or 3rd person- – no 2nd person- so no you, your, yours, etc.– When using first person: use I, my, we, us– When using 3rd person: use nouns that describe

the people in your topic. For instance:• Online versus face to face classes- students• Sports- athletes• Home movie vs Movie Theater- movie watchers• Cell phone call vs text- cell phone users, people

Write the 2 Body Paragraphs.

Write Format A or Format B at the top of your paper.

Introduction ParagraphThe Introduction paragraph will include:

1. A lead in sentence

2. A Thesis Statement

Students need to have a VERY GOOD understanding of Thesis Statements in writing and reading. Students will have to write using a Thesis Statement on the STAAR/EOC.

Before you try to write your Thesis Statement, read through the next 8 slides.

Expository Writing: Thesis StatementA thesis statement is a very specific statement -- it should cover only what you want to discuss in your paper, and be supported with specific evidence.

•It is a sentence which summarizes the main idea of your paper and clearly expresses what it is you are going to say about your topic.

•Your statement identifies what topic will be discussed and the purpose of your paper.

•Generally, a thesis statement appears in the first paragraph of an essay, so that readers will have a clear idea of what to expect as they read.

•You can think of your thesis as a map or a guide both for yourself and your audience

Expository = Explanatory

In an expository paper, you are explaining something to your audience. An expository thesis statement will tell your audience:

1. what you are going to explain to them

2. the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation

3. the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes

Example 1: The lifestyles of barn owls include hunting for insects and animals, building nests, and raising their young.

Does this TS meet the criteria? 1. what you are going to explain to them (topic)2. the categories/attributes you are using to organize

your explanation3. the order in which you will be presenting your

categories/attributes

Yes. The topic is lifestyles of barn animals. The attributes are: hunting for insects and animals, building nests, and raising their young. The order will follow the attribute list.

Expository Writing: Thesis Statement

Expository Writing: Thesis Statement

Example 2: Face to face classes and online classes are alike in some ways and different in other ways.

Does this TS meet the criteria? 1. what you are going to explain-the topic2. the categories/attributes you are using to organize your

explanation3. the order in which you will be presenting your

categories/attributes

No. What’s wrong with this TS? It’s missing the attributes.

Expository Writing: Thesis StatementTopic: face to face classes vs online classesAttributes: time, cost, social and academic opportunity

How about this one?Students should consider time, cost, social, and academics when

choosing between face to face and online classes.

OR

Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes.

What’s the difference? Clear and concise word choice. Which is better?

Expository Writing: Thesis StatementTopic: face to face classes vs online classesAttributes: time, cost, social and academic opportunity

How about adding a lead in sentence?

Modern day education presents students with a choice of attending face to face classes or participating in online classes. Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes.

Does this TS meet the criteria? 1. what you are going to explain-the topic2. the categories/attributes you are using to organize your explanation3. the order in which you will be presenting your categories/attributes

Yes? Can we make it a little better?

Expository Writing: Thesis StatementModern day education presents students with a choice of

attending face to face classes or participating in online classes. Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes.

The first two sentences have repeating words. Let’s try to find different words that mean the same…

One way modern day education has become flexible in order to meet the needs of busy students is by allowing students to choose their class presentation format. Students should consider the time obligation, cost, social benefit, and academic opportunity when choosing between face to face and online classes.

Expository Thesis Statement

Questions to ask yourself when writing:

• What am I trying to explain?

• How can I categorize my explanation into different parts (like attributes)?

• In what order should I present the different parts of my explanation?

• As you write and revise your paper, it's okay to change your thesis statement - sometimes you don't discover what you really want to say about a topic until you've started (or finished) writing!

• Just make sure that your "final" thesis statement accurately shows what will happen in your paper.

Expository Writing: Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement

Write your lead in sentence and Thesis Statement now.

Conclusion

Write one sentence restating the Thesis Statement.

Body Paragraph Checklist• Most important- do your body paragraphs follow the attribute order specified in the

Thesis Statement? Underline attributes.• Do you have details or examples explaining the topic and attributes?• Do you repeat words? Eliminate repeating words! • Did you write in 1st or 3rd person? Eliminate all 2nd person- you, your, etc.

• Does every sentence start with a capital letter and end with end punctuation? • Format A- make sure you wrote only about similarities in one paragraph and only

about differences in the other paragraph.• Format B- make sure you wrote only about one topic per paragraph. For example,

football vs soccer- do NOT mention soccer in the football paragraph..at ALL!• Format B- make sure the attribute ORDER is the exact same in both paragraphs.• Do not show a preference to one side of the topic over the other. This is NOT a

persuasive paper.

Improving the Paper

Read your paper from start to finish breaking it down sentence by sentence. Do not stare at the words- actually read each word. Check each sentence to see if it makes sense. Is it clear?

Does each body paragraph have details or examples to support your compare/contrast?

Does EACH sentence relate 100% to the thesis statement?

Word Choice The word you decide to use in your paper is important and will impact your grade. Students will lose points on the STAAR EOC writing assessment for poor word choice.•Words not to use

• Well• So• Get/got• A lot• Thing/Things

•Very

•Like

•Really

•Anyway

•You/Your

Commonly mixed up words• Words to not get mixed up• There- The book is over there.• Their – That’s their book. • They’re- They’re getting the book. A contraction for -they are. Read

they are in place of they’re to check for correct word choice.• To- I’m going to the store.• Too- There are too many books. • Its- Its mine. Its is possessive meaning it shows ownership. • It’s- It’s mine. A contraction for it is- read it is in place of it’s to check

for correct word choice.• Our- Our class is cool. (Pronoun)• Are- Are you coming?• Were- Were you sick?• Where- Where is your class?

• Using transitional words and phraseshelps papers read more smoothly, and at the same time allows the reader to flow more smoothly from one point to the next.

• Transitions enhance logical organization and understandabilityand improve the connections between thoughts. They indicate relations,whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper.

Expository Writing: Transition Words

Comparison and Contrast Words"The Tools!"

Comparing WordsContrasting Words

like unlike

same as in contrast to

more different from

similar less

likewise whereas

and, as well as however

also, too but

just as, as do, as did, as does as opposed to

both on the other hand

Transition Word Examples

• Addition: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

• Consequence: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore

• Contrast and Comparison: contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise,on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

• Illustration: for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case

• Similarity: comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with

• Restatement: in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

Transition Word Examples

Grading Rubric  1

Limited Writing Performance

2Basic Writing Performance

3Satisfactory

Writing Performance

4Accomplished

Writing Performance

Thesis Statement10 %

       

Organization 10 %

       

Concise10%

       

Development of Ideas20 %

       

Focus & Coherence20%

       

Format10%

       

Paragraph structure- 4 Paragraphs: Introduction, 2 body paragraphs, Conclusion, followed directions regarding Format A and Format B

Topic, attributes, and order

Word Choice

Support, evidence & details

Stay on topic- ALL sentences relate 100% to the Thesis Statement and sentences make sense

12 font, 1” margins, double spaced, Times New Roman font, use page header to include your first and last name, class period, and date, insert page number at the bottom center of page