Compare and Contrast Assignment Compare and Contrast the

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Compare and Contrast Assignment: Compare and Contrast the characters of Scrooge and Fezziwig from

Compare and Contrast Assignment: Compare and Contrast the characters of Scrooge and Fezziwig from the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Use the resources you have been given.

Compare/Contrast Essay INTRODUCTION - Give enough background information to the reader who may not

Compare/Contrast Essay INTRODUCTION - Give enough background information to the reader who may not know the topic 1. Identify the story 2. Identify the characters 3. Identify the purpose -What will the writing do?

BODY • 1 paragraph similarities • 1 -2 paragraphs differences

BODY • 1 paragraph similarities • 1 -2 paragraphs differences

CONCLUSION SUM UP THE MAIN IDEA Start with transition • Reference the story and

CONCLUSION SUM UP THE MAIN IDEA Start with transition • Reference the story and characters again • Answer: How the essay about characters 1. Makes for an interesting story 2. Or Proves theme 3. Or relates back to your original statement in intro. paragraph (maybe look back and revise intro. if needed) 4. DO NOT give new information or new details

CONCLUSION • Summarize the main points • Leave the reader with your main idea

CONCLUSION • Summarize the main points • Leave the reader with your main idea

Answer this question: What is the purpose of the compare / contrast essay that

Answer this question: What is the purpose of the compare / contrast essay that we are currently working on?

Compare/Contrast Essay INTRODUCTION - Give enough background information to the reader who may not

Compare/Contrast Essay INTRODUCTION - Give enough background information to the reader who may not know the topic 1. Identify the story 2. Identify the characters 3. Identify the purpose -What will the writing do?

TRANSITIONS • See other Power Point and Handout

TRANSITIONS • See other Power Point and Handout

WRITING NO-NO’s • Do not use the pronouns I, we, you, us, me •

WRITING NO-NO’s • Do not use the pronouns I, we, you, us, me • See list that were given to you at the beginning of the year.