Title: Compare and Contrast Essay
1Compare and Contrast Essay
2Compare and Contrast
3Rubric
- Comparison means to say what is the same and what
is different. - This says at LEAST one, you need THREE.
- Rule of 3!
- Analyze means to say why.
- Why is there a difference or similarity?
4The Question
5Formatting the Essay
- You only get points for pointing out the
similarities and differences. - Organization is very important!
- Consider the following examples
6Example 1
- This is not a good idea.
- What is bad about this example?
- ANSWER
- Where are you going to compare and contrast?
7Example 2
- This can work, but not always.
- Why would this not always work?
8Example 3
- This requires a lot of prewriting.
- If you have time, do this, but do not use the
broad social, economic or political categories. - Narrow the categories to themes and concepts.
- Why would you want to narrow them?
9Organize Your Essay Before Writingexample
Thesis Address question, use groups, include
time period if noted and give defining
categories.
Political (in a more defining category) Goals and
Outcomes
Political (in a more defining category) Goals and
Outcomes
Political (in a more defining category) Goals and
Outcomes
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Conclusion with some historical context
10Common Problems
- Describing the two things or events separately
(with a lot of evidence) but never comparing
and/or contrasting. - You will not earn any points for describing.
- Confusing dates, people, and places
- Running out of time and not finishing
11General Problemsfor all essays
- Not addressing the prompt.
- Similar but not different.
- Losing focus.
- Giving up.
- Never, never, never give up!
12Comparative Statements
13What are Comparative Statements?
- Think about it.its very simple, but not always
easy to spot. - Its a comparison of two things in statement
form. - So what is so hard?
14How are Comparative Statements written?
- Example A
- The British ruled their empire through local
intermediaries. France created a bureaucracy
staffed by French soldiers and civilian
servants. - Example B
- The British ruled their empire through local
intermediaries. Where as France created a
bureaucracy staffed by French soldiers and
civilian servants. - Do you notice the difference?
15Why do you think Comparative Statements are
important in world history?
16What is analysis?
- Definition
- The separating of any material or abstract entity
into its constituent elements. - So, what does that mean to you?
- How do Comparative Statements enhance analytical
thinking?