December 8th Thalia

Recap of the week.  We have covered two different methods of how to organize/structure compare and contrast essays.  Block and Point by Point.

Structure of Block

Introduction (stays the same as before with one of the following structures)
T.S                                         L1 (Hook)
S.S (Compare)          OR       L2  (Comparison
S.S (Contrast)                        L3 (Contrast)
C.S                                         Bridge
                                               Thesis

Then your Body paragraphs

Body 1
T.S - Compare
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail to idea
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail
C.S

Body 2
T.S - Contrast
Idea - (Contrast)
Detail to idea
Idea -(Contrast)
Detail to idea
C.S

Concluding paragraph

Point to Point Method

Introduction (same as above)

Body 1
T.S. - Compare and Contrast
Idea - Compare
Detail of idea
Idea - Contrast
Detail of contrast
C.S

Body2 - repeat of Body 1

Conclusion



Writing Homework
From this weeks homework, where you choose two compare and contrast topics of your choice, Do a simple plan outlining the structure of both topics.  One topic should use the point by point method while the other topic should be the block method.  Demonstrate you understand the structure.  I don't need full sentences.  Also provide your brainstorm for each topic.

Social Homework
Read chapter 10 - section 2