Compare & Contrast
Audio
As a group, compare and contrast the two music genres you have received.
What is the same?
What is different?
How does the music make you feel?
Describe the beat.
Describe the lyrics.
What instruments do you hear?
What is the same?
What is different?
How does the music make you feel?
Describe the beat.
Describe the lyrics.
What instruments do you hear?
#1: Heavy Metal VS R&B
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#2 Folk VS Rap
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#3 COuntry VS FUnk
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Visual
What objects so you see?
What colors does the artist use?
How does this make you feel?
What do you imagine when looking at this picture?
What colors does the artist use?
How does this make you feel?
What do you imagine when looking at this picture?
Comparative Essay
Concept MapConstruct a concept map to help you organize your thoughts on the two forms of government you have chosen to compare and contrast.
Before constructing your own concept map, watch the video. STEPS: 1. Identify the main concept (in this case your two forms of government) 2. Identify the key concepts for each main concept. (describe the main concept using one or two words, adjectives or thoughts) 3. Organize your concept map by connecting the key concepts with each other. This will show you connections you may not have thought about. Use "linking words" to help clarify the connection you are making. 4. Ask your self the following questions before moving on... - Does every key concept fit well where you have put it? - Is there a better place on the map for this idea or key concept? - Can I use a more accurate "linking word" to show the connection? |
THESIS STATEMENT CONSTRUCTION
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The thesis statement of your paper is important and gives the reader an insight on your paper.
Complete the following below.... 1. Read and annotate WHAT IS A THESIS? and COMPARING AND CONTRASTING found on the THESIS CONSTRUCTION worksheet. 2. Practice constructing comparative thesis statements using the templates provided on the THESIS CONSTRUCTION worksheet. 3. Watch the video, Developing a Thesis for Compare-and-Contrast. Be sure to take notes on the THESIS CONSTRUCTION worksheet. 4. Construct your own starter statement and thesis statement. 5. Peer Review your partners thesis and have your partner review yours. 6. Rewrite your thesis statement. |
Using and Documenting Evidence
Using evidence to support your thoughts, ideas, answers and thesis are important. This helps you to convince the reader that you are right, and who doesn't want to be right?!?! Follow the steps below to find evidence for your comparative essay. 1. Review your thesis statement and write at the top of the worksheet titled Source Documentation. 2. Find the required number of sources needed for the level you are attempting. 3. Record the information for the sources on the worksheet, Source Documentation. 4. Save the link to the website on a google document in your IMS folder or bookmark them. You will need them later! 5. Watch the video(s) on using and citing evidence. 6. Complete the worksheet, Source Documentation, by summarizing, paraphrasing and directly quoting each source. |
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Essay Outline
INTRODUCTION: HERE YOU INTRODUCE THE READER TO YOUR ESSAY! YOU MAKE THEM WANT TO READ IT!
YOUR INTRODUCTION SHOULD INCLUDE... 1. A "HOOK" 2. A "BRIDGE" 3. YOUR THESIS STATEMENT - FOLLOW THE STEPS ON YOUR WORKSHEET AND BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR INTRODUCTION 1. Read the sample introduction and highlight the three parts in different colors. 2. Watch the TWO videos on "hook". (Read the section below on Contextualization as well for Level 4) 3. Construct your own "hook" on your Essay Outline worksheet. 4. Construct your own "bridge". Contextualization: Here you will "set the scene" for the reader. Give them some background information on the topic they will be reading about.
Example: Perhaps you explain to the reader the importance of having a good government system OR you talk about how the Romans developed the first known democracy. Help the reader to understand the importance of reading this essay, get them to want to read it, and help them better understand the topic. BODY: Each body of your essay should include a topic sentence (what the paragraph will be about), evidence to support the topic (paraphrase, direct quotation, and/or summary) and some of your own conclusions on the topic. Avoid using “I” statements.
YOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS SHOULD HAVE ... 1. Topic Sentence: This is a sentence at the beginning of the paragraph and explains to the reader what the paragraph will be about. 2. Own Thoughts: It is important to include your own thoughts and knowledge to the topic/paragraph. This should help you connect the topic sentence to your thesis statement. 3. Evidence: This is a line from the text (paraphrased or direct text) that supports your topic sentence and own thoughts on the topic. - FOLLOW THE STEPS ON YOUR WORKSHEET AND BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR BODY PARAGRAPH PREP 1. Watch the video titled "Composing a Body Paragraph." 2. Write your topic sentence...what will your paragraph be about? 3. Use your evidence worksheet to identify the evidence you will use in this paragraph to support the topic sentence and your thesis statement. 4. Explain how this evidence supports you. *** REPEAT FOR EACH BODY PARAGRAPH*** CONCLUSION: The conclusion of your essay is how to end your writing. You need to include a summary of the paper as well as your thesis statement and any last bits of information you think the reader should know.
YOUR CONCLUSION SHOULD HAVE ... |
"HOOK" VIDEO #1
"HOOK" VIDEO #2
COMPOSING A BODY PARAGRAPH
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WRITE IT!!!!
- Essay should be written in a Google Doc in your NEW IMS folder that was shared with you! (folder titled "*Your Name* IMS")
- Format of your essay should look like the image below.
- When done with your essay double check it is in the correct location (your IMS folder) and be sure to turn your gold project folder into your class bin.