Writing: Tell about a time when you knew you were different. How did you know? Who was the other group? How were they different from you?
Check-in about previous essay .... process in class and out? What else do you need/want?
Working with compare/contrast:
One of the most popular forms of essays we see every day. Think Presidential elections. Course selection. College selection. It's everywhere!!
Comparison --> to show similarities
Contrast --> to show differences
Explain (show similarities & differences to make either or both clear) or Evaluate (to establish advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses)
Subject-by-subject --> cover boys polo and then cover girls polo
Point-by-point --> style of play, skills of players, offensive tactics, defensive tactics
Questions to ask yourself: Will you emphasize both subjects equally or stress one over the other? Will you emphasize difference, similarities or both?
The most important piece is ... COHESION! No one wants to go to a tennis match while reading an essay. Smooth out the back and forth. Focus on strong transitions that signal the comparisons or contrasts you're trying to make.
Extra note: Look Back at Arm Wrestling with my Father and Salvation, and you'll see some compare and contrast going on. Bet you didn't even notice. It was that sneaky.
Reading: Listen to Six to Eight Black Men by David Sedaris
Discussing: What is purpose? Who is audience? Style of compare/contrast?
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