Writing an Introduction for a Compare Contrast Essay (Class 18)

DUE: 1-28-22

PART 1)  Write your introduction and make the necessary changes to your three body paragraphs. Submit the introduction and 3 body paragraphs. We will work on conclusions in class next week. 

PART 2)  There are 3 sections of a compare contrast thesis statement. 
A) opinion 

B) transition to paragraph synopses  

C) paragraph synopses
Your job is to match the 3 sections in a way that makes sense.  Create 4 thesis statements using the section samples below.

A) 

• Walking and rock climbing are both excellent forms of exercise. However, it becomes clear that one of these is a much better lifetime exercise choice
• When choosing a toy for a pre-schooler, Tinker Toys are superior to Matchbox cars
• Pumpkin pie is a better dessert choice than chocolate cake
• It is clear that, for me, the career choice of graphic designer is preferable to teaching

B) 

• due to 
• after examining
• after researching
• because

C) 

• it is more nutritious, more seasonally festive, and easier to serve
• their educational value. cost, and ease of cleaning
• the average salary, the average weekly hours, and the opportunities for advancement
• the risk factors, the necessary equipment, and the appropriate locations for both.

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FOR TEACHERS - ANSWERS

• Walking and rock climbing are both excellent forms of exercise. However, it becomes clear that one of these is a much better lifetime exercise choice
• after researching  OR  after examining
• the risk factors, the necessary equipment, and the appropriate locations for both.

• When choosing a toy for a pre-schooler, Tinker Toys are superior to Matchbox cars
• due to 
• their educational value. cost, and ease of cleaning

• Pumpkin pie is a better dessert choice than chocolate cake
• because
• it is more nutritious, more seasonally festive, and easier to serve

• It is clear that, for me, the career choice of graphic designer is preferable to teaching
• after researching OR after examining
• the average salary, the average weekly hours, and the opportunities for advancement