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American Academic Composition for Communication II

In today's session of Academic Composition for Communication II, we will delve into the essential comparison and contrast techniques vital for effective writing. We will cover campus resources for academic support, discuss our first paper, and explore the organizational methods for comparison and contrast essays. Students will engage in a class reading and discussion activity that reinforces these concepts. Additionally, we'll address concerns from previous assignments and review what strategies can enhance future projects. Remember to complete your homework on comparison and contrast by next class!

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American Academic Composition for Communication II

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  1. American Academic Composition for Communication II Candace Lake-Instructor

  2. Today’s Agenda • Campus Resources • Discuss the first paper • Comparison & Contrast • Class Reading & Discussion Activity • Incentive Reminders • Homework

  3. Campus Resources Where do you go when you need language, culture, or academic help? http://pennstatelearning.psu.edu/resources/meet-writing-tutor http://www.global.psu.edu/gc/ http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/ http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/services/counseling.shtml

  4. Extended Definition • Now that we’re almost done… • What concerns do you have? • What was difficult about this assignment? • What would have helped you? • What did you enjoy about this project?

  5. Comparison & Contrast Comparison- points out the ways that two or more people, places, or things are alike. Contrast- points out how these (people, places, or things) differ. The function of these essays is to clarify and explain, but doing so in a manner where you tell your reader something significant that they do not already know.

  6. Comparison & Contrast:Organizational Options Subject-by-Subject Pattern • Discuss points about one topic, then • Discuss the same points about the second topic • Works best for shorter essays • Helps the reader remember what you have stated about each topic

  7. Comparison & Contrast:Subject by Subject Pattern Topic: comparison & contrast of the cities Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA as vacation destinations

  8. Comparison & Contrast:Organizational Options Point-by-Point Pattern • Organized by the points that you want to make • Gives immediate comparisons • Reader can consider the similarities and differences separately • Works best for longer essays

  9. Comparison & Contrast:Point-by-Point Pattern Topic: comparison and contrast between solar and wind energy

  10. Comparison & Contrast:Analogy Analogy- special form of comparison for ideas that are difficult to express • Point out similarities between a difficult subject and more familiar subject • These comparisons can come from different classes (or topics) • More creative expression in your writing

  11. Comparison & ContrastReading and Discussion • Critically read the assigned text silently (see chart) • One group will discuss the given questions while the other has a “secret task.” • Groups will switch.

  12. Reading Assignments

  13. Discussion Questions • First, summarize the reading. Is there a part, idea, or vocabulary that someone did not understand? • Which pattern is used to make comparisons and contrasts (subject by subject, or point by point)? • What sort of language is being used, or can you use to make comparisons/contrasts? • What points are being compared/contrasted?

  14. Secret Task: Group 1 • Make a list of how many times each person contributes to the group. • Write these down. • Example: Mohammed III Shelley I Rico IIII Selena II

  15. Discussion Questions • First, summarize the reading. Is there a part, idea, or vocabulary that someone did not understand? • Which pattern is used to make comparisons and contrasts (subject by subject, or point by point)? • What sort of language is being used, or can you use to make comparisons/contrasts? • What points are being compared/contrasted?

  16. Secret Task: Group 2 • How do the members of the group get others to participate? • What sorts of phrases or questions are being used? • Write these down.

  17. Discussion Questions • First, summarize the reading. Is there a part, idea, or vocabulary that someone did not understand? • Which pattern is used to make comparisons and contrasts (subject by subject, or point by point)? • What sort of language is being used, or can you use to make comparisons/contrasts? • What points are being compared/contrasted?

  18. Wrap-Up • What did you learn about this activity? • How can you apply this in the future? • Library Workshop next class (I’ll send out an email) • Extra Credit (1st due by February 27) • Extra Credit from the Writing Center • Rough Draft Incentive

  19. Homework • Final Draft of the Extended Definition is due Wednesday at the beginning of class on turnitin.psu.edu (if you choose) • Skim chapter 19 on Comparison & Contrast (pages 483-487 • Start thinking of a topic for your next essay • Comparison & Contrast Homework due by the beginning of class on Wednesday (sheet provided)

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