One of these things is not like the other. But, so what? Why is it important to examine the similarities and differences between two entities? Here's a presentation that shows viewers how to go beyond a mere listing to create and support a thesis that examines what can be learned through the process of comparing and contrasting.

Concepts

expository essays, compare and contrast essays, critical thinking, compare and contrast

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson by asking class members to compare/contrast five white roses, then an onion, and an artichoke

Classroom Considerations

• Some class members may need specific examples to support their understanding; therefore, augment the presentation with slides that provide specific examples of the types of organizational patterns in an essay for a thesis paragraph, body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a complete essay

Pros

• The presentation includes essential questions to guide writers, information about the two organization patterns, as well as slides that discuss when and how to use a Venn diagram or a matrix to organize information

Cons

• While the presentation clearly defines the formats, no specific essay examples are included