November 9, 2017 - Thursday

Class Work

1. Begin by gathering with your comparison/contrast group. Use the time to:

• Review the entire slide show.
• Decide the order of speaking
• Share with each other what you plan to say
• Double check to be sure that your group makes a clear statement as to which item is best.

2. Presentations - As a member of the audience, take notes. (Paper Provided - 30 points)
Reminders:

• All must speak and be heard.
• Visuals need to meet the requirements as shared on Tuesday's blog.
•  Look at the class, not at the big screen. Stand by the computer when it is your turn so that you can see your notes.
• Take a professional stance.
• Convince us!

3. You are now ready to write your personal comparison/contrast essay. Let's review. Pay attention to the information about transitions.

http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/style_purpose_strategy/compare_contrast.html

https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/WritingaCompareContrastEssay.pdf

http://study.com/articles/Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Writing_Compare_and_Contrast_Essays.html

Post your draft by Tuesday. (50 points)  

Be sure you include: 

An attention-getting introduction.

• Clearly organized body paragraphs.
• Powerful transitions.
• An amazing conclusion that makes your message clear. 

4. You have five minutes to go outside and find a rock - a real rock! Bring the rock back to class. You will be returning the rock to its home later.

Listen and respond in writing - (paper or electronic)  How good are you at describing? Let's find out. 



5. "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost

https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/mending-wall