hybrid eng100bc 5paraessay comparecontrast reviewquiz1

8/11/2019 Hybrid Eng100BC 5paraessay Comparecontrast Reviewquiz1

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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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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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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



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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



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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)



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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



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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?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9xkQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9xkQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9xkQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mhDhB9xkQ


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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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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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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. 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.


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.


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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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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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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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



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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


A. Buying nuclear waste in Antarctica would violatean international treaty.

Be verbs = is, are, am, was, were, been, being, become


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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


A. The ranger doused the campfire before giving us aticket for unauthorized use of a campsite.


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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




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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

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