Compare+and+Contrast+Paper

= Compare and Contrast Lessons =

These lessons were created from the website [|ReadWriteandThink]. I would recommend checking this website out. NOTE: I have used a [|Compare and Contrast Guide] from the internet to help explain this concept. You probably will not want use the entire site.

= Day One = The learner will define compare and contrast. The learner will use a Double Bubble to compare two objects. Input 1. Explain the difference between compare and contrast using [|Compare and Contrast Guide] Click on Overview, Definitions and Example (stop when you get to the picture with the book and old fashioned projector reel. Alan this is before your time:) 2. As a class, create a double bubble comparing and contrasting two objects, foods, sports, etc. 3. With a partner, have students create Double Bubbles.

= Day Two = The learner will define compare and contrast. The learner will use a five square paragraph (we are going to make it four paragraphs) to organize their writing. Input 1. Discuss that a compare and contrast paper is organized in a certain way. Watch the short clip on the [|Compare and Contrast Guide]. (Note: you don't want to watch all of the organization structures. I think it would be too confusing. Only watch the Similarities and Differnces portion.) 2. Using one of the Double Bubbles from Day One lesson, model how to put the information into the graphic organzier (remember we are only going to use four paragraphs) Independent activity with a partner, take a different Double Bubble and put it into the graphic organizer

= Day Three = The learner will write a four paragraph compare and contrast paper. Input 1. Using the graphic organzier, model how to write a compare and contrast paper. 2. As guided practice, with a partner, write each paragraph and then discuss it as a class.

Day Four TLW will write a four paragraph compare and contrast paper. Input 1. Review the information that goes in each squre. 2. With a partner, fill out the g