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EXPOSITORY WRITING

EXPOSITORY WRITING. COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY. DEFINTION. An essay that classifies 2 or more items by putting them into groups that explain how it is similar to and different from something else. BODY PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE. Block Method

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EXPOSITORY WRITING

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  1. EXPOSITORY WRITING COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY

  2. DEFINTION • An essay that classifies 2 or more items by putting them into groups that explain how it is similar to and different from something else.

  3. BODY PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE • Block Method • 1 paragraph gives all the points the writer wants to make about the subject, then a second paragraph gives all the comparable or contrasting points for a second subject. • Point by Point • each section presents a point about the first subject and the same point about a second subject. Then, the writer uses another section to deal with a second point about both subjects

  4. BODY PARAGRAH STRUCTURE BLOCK POINT BY POINT • Feature 1: Hand signals • Subject 1: French • Subject 2: Americans • Feature 2: Facial expressions • Subject 1: French • Subject 2: Americans • Feature 3: Greetings • Subject: French • Subject 2: Americans • Subject 1: The French • Feature 1: Hand signals • Feature 2: Facial Expressions • Feature 3: Greetings • Subject 2: Americans • Feature 1: Hand signals • Feature 2: Facial Expressions • Feature 3: Greetings

  5. BODY PARAGRAPHS • Topic Sentence • states the main idea of the paragraph • Supporting Details • at least 3 per paragraph • keep consistent throughout • Concluding Sentence • restate the main idea of the paragraph

  6. INTRODUCTION • Hook • Quote • Starting fact • Question 2. Background • Provide relevant information to help your readers understand the two subjects that you will compare and contrast 3. Thesis • States what two items you will discuss and whether you will compare or contrast them.

  7. CONCLUSION • Restate thesis • Review your supportfrom body paragraphs • Clincher • a final comment that judges the relative worth of the two subjects • Example: Although Chevrolet has a sleeker design, Ford really is more efficient.

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