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Compare and Contrast Essay Writing

In this course, we will discuss how to write a compare and contrast essay. We will be learning about two similar yet different animals. We will be learning how to write an essay on their similarities and differences.
Class

What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assessment
We will be working on writing an essay in the course. Students will be required to write a four-paragraph essay about the topic.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
In the class, students will learn how to write a compare and contrast essay. How to compare and contrast,  prewriting, writing introductory, supporting details, and conclusion paragraphs will be discussed. I am very passionate about writing. I am a bubbly person who loves to write. It is a lecture class where students will follow the teacher while we write a compare and contrast essay.
Learning Goals
Writing: Main Ideas and Supporting Details
learning goal

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What is comparing and contrasting
 What is means to compare and contrast two or more topics. Teacher will give an example of two different yet similar animals. 
Lesson 2:
Prewriting
 We will look at two different articles on two different types of pets, how they interact and what they need to survive. We will look for key points in the articles on how the animals are like and different. 
Lesson 3:
Writing: Introductory
 We will discuss what makes a good introductory paragraph 
Lesson 4:
Writing: Main Idea and Supporting Details
 We will work on the main idea and supporting details of the essay. Focusing on one paragraph of how the animals are similar and one on how they are different. 

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Notebook,
Pencil
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I love teaching Reading, Writing, Science and Art to students. I am a middle childhood educator with my bachelor's in middle childhood education for English Language Arts and Science. I believe in creating a fun environment to learn about topics that interest students. I have always wanted to be a writer since I was a kid, and I hope to share what I've learned about writing stories and novels with students!

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