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Comparing and Contrasting Arguments
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Comparing and Contrasting Arguments

What is a primary source: . What is the main purpose of Venn diagrams in the social studies: To compare and contrast topics or ideas. A historian's job is to ____________ what happened in the past: investigate. What is an example of a secondary source: A movie. What does the word "cite" mean: To use the words or the work of someone else; To quote. A magazine article or an online article IS a primary source: False. A source is something that gives _____________: Information. What is the BEST reason why historians evaluate sources: To decide if a source is trustworthy and credible. What is a Venn diagram used for: Compare and contrast information. Contemporary means ___________: something from the present time or modern or current. True or False: An ancient scroll found in a temple of worship in China IS an example of something contemporary: False. Thinking like a historian means.......: Asking questions about the past. A historian should be able to construct and present _____________ using claims, evidence, and reasoning: arguments. Would a movie based on true events be considered a primary source or secondary source: Secondary source. Which of the following is the BEST reason why historians evaluate sources: To decide if a source is credible or trustworthy. What does it mean to COMPARE: To tell what is the same or similar.. What does it mean to CONTRAST: To tell what is different.. Which graphic organizer can be used for comparing and contrasting: Venn Diagram. Bill and Jack both like to eat pizza. Bill likes pepperoni pizza, but Jack only likes cheese pizza. How are Bill and Jack ALIKE: They both like pizza.. What information will go in the MIDDLE of this Venn Diagram: The way two things are the same or similar. . What information will go on the OUTSIDE of this Venn Diagram: The ways the two are different. . Which one COMPARES an apple and an orange: Both apples and oranges are fruits. . Which one CONTRASTS cats and dogs: Dogs bark, and cats meow. . True or False:An autobiography is a story written by that person. : True

Grade:Grade 2_AI - Grade 4_AI
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Compare and Contrast Essay
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Compare and Contrast Essay

The hook..: engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects. Define thesis statement: a statement of the main claims of the essay. A point by point comparison..: . Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include: a summary of the main points and a final opinion. Which of the following is a comparison: In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.. Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too: Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things . Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet: Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things. What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph: thesis statement. What information needs to be included in the topic and closing sentences of the body paragraphs: two subjects, words similar and different, and a point of comparison. What does elaborate or elaboration mean: to add more details, explanations, examples. In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast: All of the above. Using ________ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting: transition words. Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison: Similarly. Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting: On the other hand. What is the difference between block and point by point method of development : The way in arranging the ideas. What are the points of comparison based on the following topic sentence?Toads have numerous shape, size and texture, but not much variety in color: Shape, Size, Texture. Which format is used below:Frogs are found in many different shapes and colors.Frogs have smooth, wet skin. They live most of the time in or near water.  They have different eye colors including brown, silver and grey: Whole to Whole

Grade:Grade 5_AI - Grade 7_AI
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Choices and Changes
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Choices and Changes

Instead of going out with her friends, Jane chose to stay at home to study for her math test. Jane got a high score on the test. Why did she earn a high score on the test: because Jane chose to study. A teacher has five movie tickets to give to her ten students. What is most scarce? : tickets. On your way to the shopping mall, a friend asks you to play basketball. Another friends wants you to go to his house to play video games. What must you do first: make a choice.. On Saturdays Alicia usually goes to see a movie with her friends. However, last Saturday she chose to visit her grandmother instead. What was the opportunity cost of Alicia's decision? : seeing the movie. Jim wants to be a good cook. He is taking cooking lessons. Jim is improving his: human capital. After graduating from high school, Marcus found a better paying job than his sister who dropped out of school. Why: Finishing school made Marcus a more productive worker.. When we make a decision we choose between two or more alternatives. What is always true about alternatives: There are costs and benefits to every alternative.. Which of the following best describes the concept of scarcity: When our wants are greater than our available resources.. Which of the following is an important economic reason for going to school: School can help you develop your human capital which can provide you with more job alternatives.. At a clothing factory each worker makes complete sheets. What would happen if the manager decided to use an assembly line in which each worker makes only one part of the shirts: Division of labor would allow the factory to make more shirts faster.. You are a member of the labor force when you: have a job or begin looking for a job. Why is a worker' human capital important to an employer: Workers with more human capital are more productive workers.. Alonzo works in a fast food restaurant. Alonzo's boss pays him $9.25 an hour during the week and $10.25 an hour on the weekend. Why does Alonzo's boss pay more on the weekends: To create a positive incentive for Alonzo to work on the weekends.. Marcia is good at taking pictures with her camera but she is a very poor typist. She enrolled in a photography class instead of taking a typing course. Which of the following is true: Marcia may be developing a specialty in photography.. If people begin buying more of their favorite music albums on iTunes instead of compact discs, what will happen: More workers will be needed to work in the computer industry.. Why do people who drop out of school usually earn less than people who graduate from high school or college: People who drop out of school have less human capital and are less productive workers.. Jesse is a pitcher for a baseball team. Why does Jesse's coach ask him to practice pitching instead of taking batting practice with his teammates: Jesse can be more productive for the team if he specializes in pitching.. Why can a newspaper reporter writer her stories faster using a computer than an electric typewriter: Improvements in technology and capital goods improve productivity.. What is true about the choices you make: Your choices today affect you in the future.. Stacy wants to be an engineer. What is the first thing that Stacy should do to become an engineer: Think about her career goals and make a plan.

Grade:Grade 3_AI - Grade 5_AI
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