Handout
University of Wisconsin

Univ. Of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: Thesis and Purpose Statements

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the thesis statement and distinguishes it from the purpose statement. Gives an example of a paragraph containing both. Be sure try the link at the bottom of the page, "Developing a Thesis Statement." This page goes into further...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: What Is a Myth?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about myths from around the world in this self-guided unit while also learning how to construct a compare and contrast essay. Included are characteristics of creation myths, videos about Chinese and Egyptian myths, and a step by...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Let's Eat: An Expository Slideshow Presentation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students will write a three-paragraph essay explaining the steps necessary to follow a recipe and then present and serve the recipe to their classmates.
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Other

Book Rags: Articles: How to Write a Compare/contrast Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about two different ways to organize a compare and contrast essay and how each way looks in a paragraph breakdown.