Basic Essay Format for Comparing and Contrasting Multiple Sources & Sample Essay
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Read Write Teach ELA
Description
Use this basic essay format for any essay that requires students to compare and contrast multiple sources. I made this with 6th graders in mind as they are starting to move beyond the standard 5-paragraph essay and are expected to elevate their writing about reading. Having a structure is helpful for them to start this much more sophisticated way of writing. Additionally, state testing calls for this type of writing as well.
*** This product is not a student activity. It is a reference for students to use to write their own essays. It was created in Google Slides and is NOT a PDF. However, you can save it as a PDF. ***
The format focuses on the following:
- Introductory and closing statements (not paragraphs).
- Evidence and elaboration stems.
- Body paragraph set up.
- Using focused highlighting to organize the essay.
- Using samples to assist with understanding.
This structure is NOT the standard 5-paragraph essay. The essay length depends on the number of sources and body paragraphs zero in on specific sources each.
What's included:
- Detailed checklists.
- Topic sentence creation guidance.
- Evidence and elaboration stems to use within paragraphs
- Sample highlighted essay.
- Blank slides for you to add your own tips, sentences, or essay.
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