Comparing and Contrasting an Organizational Pattern

Students investigate picture books organized in comparison/contrast structures to discover methods of organization and the ways authors use transitions to guide readers. Students can then decide what organizational patterns and transitional words work best to accomplish their individual purposes in writing and apply those to their papers. This lesson is designed to be used during a unit when students are writing a comparison/contrast paper. It will be most helpful prior to drafting, but it could also be useful during revision.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Compare/contrast, organizational patterns, similarities and differences, purpose for writing

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Educational Software / Tool, Instructional Technique

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: General Collection

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