Expository: Compare and Contrast
Essential Handouts
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Expository: Compare and Contrast
Instruction and Practice Materials
ESs need to make sure each parent/student is aware of theInstruction & Practice Materials in this column, that each parent/student is shown these links, and that the ES prints and provides the materials to any parent/student who wants them. Highly recommended, but not required.
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Expository: Compare and Contrast
Web Links
ESs need to make sure each parent/student is aware of the Expository Web Links in this column. These Web Links are resources only, and provide optional support.
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General Writing:
Web Links
ESs need to make sure each parent/student is aware of the General Writing Web Links in this column. These Web Links are resources only, and provide optional support.
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1. Directions
2. "Mock" Practice Assignments K-12
(Highly recommended, but optional)
3. Writing Assignments K-12
(Required)
4. Scoring Rubrics
5. Checklists |
The Expository Writing Standards
What is Compare/Contrast Writing?
Writing Assignment Graphic Organizers
Grade 2: Five Sentences Graphic Organizer
Grade 3: One Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Grades 4: Three Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Grades 5-12: Five Paragraph Graphic Organizer
"How To Write" Compare/Contrast Essays
(High Stakes Exams)
1. Analyze the Prompt
2. Plan With a Blank Graphic Organizer
Grade 2: Five Sentences Blank Organizer
Grade 3: One Paragraph Blank Organizer
Grades 4: Three Paragraph Blank Organizer
Grades 5-12: Five Paragraph Blank Organizer
3. Plan Your Writing
*Introduction Paragraph
-Hook
-Topic
-Thesis
*Body Paragraphs
*Conclusion Paragraph
*Transitions
4. Use Sentence Variety
-Sentence Types
-Clauses
-Run-On Sentences
-Incomplete (Fragment) Sentences
5. Use Correct Spelling, Grammar, & Punctuation.
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Compare/Contrast Writing Web Links
The Five Paragraph Essay
The Audience
The Thesis
Introduction Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraphs
More Compare/Contrast Writing Practice Prompts
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-12
Compare/Contrast Writing Samples
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-12
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Five Paragraph Essay: Writing Instruction by Topic for All Writing
Online Writing Resources
Comprehensive Writing Guides
Comprehensive Grammar Guides
Elements of Style, by Strunk
Online Dictionary
Online Thesaurus
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
California Writing Genres
Genre definition
School year(s) genre is emphasized |
