Compare & Contrast Essay Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Students will explore the similarities and differences between two texts, then write a compare and contrast essay.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      language arts - writing Roles      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       5, 6 Time Frame       Three 1-hour classes, additional writing time as needed Technology Integration Comparison and Contrast Guide Comparing and Contrasting Compare/Contrast Papers Compare Contrast Topics

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent In their postsecondary experience, students will have to write compare and contrast essays. Contextual Sample compare and contrast essays are analyzed by students and used as organizational models. Building Expertise A compare and contrast essay checklist is provided to guide students while writing their essays in the areas of purpose and supporting details, organization and structure, and transitions and coherence.

Lesson Designer Rhonda Edgerton Wayne County Schools Career Center (330) 998-1007 REdgerton@wayne-jvs.k12.oh.us

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