ADVANCED READING AND WRITINGFALL 2012

Comparison and Contrast Essay

Block Arrangement

I. Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss the differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach

II. MountainA.  ClimateB.  Types of Activities  C.  Location 

III. BeachA.  ClimateB.  Types of Activities  C.  Location 

IV. Conclusion

Point by Point Arrangement

I. Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach

II. First difference between mountains and beaches is climateA.  MountainsB.  Beach

III. Second difference between mountains and beaches are types of activitiesA.  MountainsB.  Beach

IV. Third difference between mountains and beaches is the locationA.  MountainsB.  Beach

V. Conclusion

Homework

Watch movie version of The Hunger GamesNote three important differences between the

movie version and the book version. Include at least 1-2 specific differences Include at least 1-2 general differences Include a total of 3 differences

Write a short comparison and contrast essayChoose a ‘Block Arrangement’ or ‘Point by Point

Arrangement’MLA Format – include citation of book and moviePrint and bring to class on Monday