4 February 2016
Bell Activity: Finish worksheet paragraphs based on the
movie notes you took and your knowledge of the novel.
one person from each group pass out novels
everyone needs:
the novel
movie/novel worksheets,
your notes,
a pen, timeline key.
Today we will learn
… to write a comparison/contrast paragraph
On the MOVIE TO NOVEL WORKSHEETS the following questions
allow you to write a “CONTRAST PARAGRAPH” :
#2: In the movie Buck meets Billee, Spitz and Dave after he arrives at Dyea Beach. How is this different
than the novel?
# 7 In the movie Hal announces, “Everyone just relax. With seven dogs we are really going to fly!”
Contrast this statement with the dog sled team Hal, Charlie and Mercedes use in the novel when they
leave Dyeah Beach by describing the team from the novel and the problems with it
#8. Contrast the novel with the movie (show how they are different)… by describing what happens in
the novel when Charles attempts to force Mercedes to walk by removing her from the sled.
#10. Describe the differences between movie version and the novel version of Buck pulling the sled to
win the bet.
#11 Describe a favorite scene from the novel that the movie did not include, but should have included.
Then explain why you feel it should have been included in the movie.
A PROFICIENT INFORMATIVE PARAGRAPH FOLLOW THE REQUIRED
ORGANIZATION ORDER.
Evidence sentence. Evidence sentence.
Evidence sentence. Evidence sentence.
HOWEVER, A
VERSION.
OR
IS A MORE COMPLICATED
Subject-by-subject:.
EXAMPLE:
Paragraph 1 Claim:
ingredients.
evidence…..
Paragraph 2 Claim:
ingredients.
evidence…..
BOB’S PIZZARIO PLACE uses only the highest quality
. Evidence…….
SAMMY’S PIZZA JOINT also uses only the highest quality
. Evidence…….
SUBJECT-BY-SUBJECT
BOB’S PIZZARIO PLACE uses only the highest
quality ingredients.
Evidence…….
a.
b.
b.1 quote
Evidence…….
a.
a. 1 quote
b.
Similarly, SAMMY’S PIZZA JOINT also uses o
the highest quality ingredients.
Evidence…….
a.
b.
b.1 quote
Evidence…….
a.
a. 1 quote
b.
In this SUBJECT BY SUBJECT it takes two paragraphs to provide
the comparison. Be careful to keep the same warrants in both
paragraphs.
Because you are using two different paragraphs, the claim
sentence for the first does not need to cover both paragraphs.
However, the claim sentence for the second paragraph
should indicate that a comparison or a contrast is being
made.
Point-by-point:
Rather than addressing things one subject at a time, you may wish to talk about one point
of comparison or contrast at a time.
EXAMPLE:
Paragraph
excellent pizzas.
Sammy…….
Bob’s Pizzario Place and Sammy’s Pizza Joint both create
Evidence: Bob……. Sammy….
Evidence…..Bob ……. Similarly,
POINT-BY-POINT
Bob’s Pizzario Place and Sammy’s Pizza Joint both create excellent pizzas.
Evidence…….
a. Bob’s Pizzario Place imports…………..
b. Additionally, Bob’s………..
b.1 According to …. “quote.”
c. Similarly Sammy’s Pizza Joint buys…..
d. Furthermore, Sammy’s ………
Evidence…….
a. Bob’s Pizzario Place imports…………..
b. Additionally, Bob’s………..
c. Similarly Sammy’s Pizza Joint…..
d. Furthermore, Sammy’s ………
d.1. In the menu it states, “quote.”
In “POINT BY POINT” the contrast is done within one
paragraph. Therefore, Unlike the SUBJECT BY SUBJECT style,
the claim sentence must be broad enough to cover both items
and indicate that a comparison or contrast is being made.
Additionally, It is imperative that the writer follow a similar
pattern when it comes to the evidence for each of the
warrants.
To help your reader keep track of where you are in the comparison/contrast,
you’ll want to be sure that your TRANSITIONS are especially CLEAR AND
STRONG.
Comparison transitions
Additionally,
similar to,
also
similarly,
In the same way,
likewise,
compared to,
In a like manner,
Contrast transitions
Unlike
In contrast,
On the contrary,
However,
Conversely,
, but
Although….. however,
STEP BY STEP
Step 1: Read through your answers to questions 2, 7, 8, 10, & 11 on your worksheet.
Step 2: Choose the question you intend to write your paragraph in answer to.
Step 3: Determine which style you will use:
SUBJECT BY SUBJECT
POINT BY POINT
Step 4: Create your t-chart.
Write your claim sentence or sentences.
bullet in your evidence
Step 5: Write your paragraph.
Step 6: Revise your paragraph.