Worlds apart
Comparative essay scaffold worksheet
Step 1
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read the question
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check the text requirements
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read the task assessment criteria
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select the appropriate texts to use.
Step 2: Make notes on:
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key points from the question
links between the texts and area of study concept
major points
important lines and quotes from each text
appropriate examples from each text to use.
Response to set question
Introduction
Clear and direct language linked
to the question
Major point 1
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Topic sentence for each
paragraph stating your point
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Explicit and direct language
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Use of link words in
paragraphs
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Topic sentence for each
paragraph stating your point
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Explicit and direct language
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Use of link words in
paragraphs
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Topic sentence for each
paragraph stating your point
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Explicit and direct language
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Use of link words in
paragraphs
List the texts you will be using
Major points stated briefly
Major point 1
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Explain
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Expand
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Examples from texts
Major point 2
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Explain
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Expand
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Examples from texts
Major point 3
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Explain
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Expand
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Examples from texts
Brief summary of response
Paragraphs
Major point 2
Paragraphs
Major point 3
Paragraphs
Conclusion
Worlds apart: Comparative essay scaffold
Clear and concise restatement
of points.
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