Question

Using the ideas you previously wrote in your Compare and Contrast Organizer on the two helpers, you will write the introduction paragraph of your compare and contrast article. View the grading rubric as you complete your assignment. This is your guide to a super submission. You have previously written ideas about two helper topics in your Compare and Contrast Organizer. Now you will use your ideas from the organizer (and tips from this lesson) to write the introduction to your compare and contrast article. In your introduction, remember to include: Hook: use a thought-provoking question or a surprising fact Important information about your two topics Thesis statement: your idea that answers the question: Are my two helpers similar, different, or are they both similar and different? In what general way do they compare and/or contrast? A thesis: states your specific idea about the topic in one sentence can be supported with valid evidence such as facts, expert testimony, and research does not include feelings or emotions is written in the third person point of view (do not use the pronoun “I” or the phrase “I think”) Write four or more complete sentences Write in formal style using the third person point of view. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Save your work to your computer or drive. Submit your work in 02.06 Introduce Your Ideas. If needed, review your chosen articles. Read the articles. Article 1-Minutes That Matter Article 2-Defeating Dragons Article 3-Food That Fuels

Answer 1

Answer: One step at a time. You are supposed to compare the two helpers from the stories you read. How are they similar? Then,

You are supposed to contrast them. How are they different from each other?

Explanation:

If you have speech to text, use it to just get the answers to those questions on your screen.

Then go back and remove the "I think" and "In my opinion" etc.

Go through the rubric to see what your teacher expects.

Write in organized paragraphs.

Post your ideas in another question here, and ask for comments and corrections.

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