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Writing Fix: Responding to Comparison/contrast: Compare/contrast Essay [Pdf] Lesson PlanWriting Fix: Responding to Comparison/contrast: Compare/contrast Essay [Pdf] Lesson Plan
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Writing Fix: Responding to Comparison/contrast: Compare/contrast Essay [Pdf]

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This PDF lesson focuses on writing a comparison/contrast essay, which is a great format for helping young scholars think deeply about two ideas or concepts with multiple similarities and differences. This type of essay has four-parts -1) an introduction to topics, 2) a focus on similarities, 3) a focus on differences, and 4) a conclusion.

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compare and contrast

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comparison/contrast essay, concepts with multiple similarities and differences, northern nevada writing project, writingfix, expository writing, writing essays

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Common Core

RI.5.6 RI.4.6 RL.4.6 RL.3.9 RI.6.9 RI.3.9 RI.5.5 RL.5.9 CCRA.R.9 RL.5.3 RI.7.9 RST.6-8.9

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