B
Read the Writing Tip. Read the article again. Underline the comparison words.
Circle the contrast words.
C
Look at and complete the Venn diagram the writer used to plan the writing.
Arts program
Both
Sports program
longer
(September–
)
smaller
(
students)
newer
(since
)
art shows
(
% winners)
same school
approximately
4-
free
led by Rosedale
teachers
highly
shorter
(September–
,
not in
)
larger
(over
students)
older
(since
)
championships
(
% winners)
BEFORE YOU WRITE
You’re going to write a comparison-and-contrast paragraph about two cities you
are familiar with. Use the Venn diagram below to plan your paragraph.
WRITE
Review the Model and the Writing Tip. Use the ideas from your Venn diagram to
write your comparison-and-contrast paragraph.
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