Compare and Contrast
Body Paragraphs
These videos explain the writing framework that the body paragraphs in a Compare and Contrast Essay follow.
The Premise
In this video, examples of premises are shared and a practice activity is explained.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Premises in Writing Activity
The Introduction to Evidence
In this video, you'll learn phrases to use for successfully integrating evidence into a body paragraph.
- Introducing the Evidence Activity
The Evidence
In this video, an activity is explained to help you practice finding "just right" evidence.
- Finding the Right Evidence
The Justification
In this video, you'll learn exactly where to include justification in your body paragraphs. Hint: it occurs more than once in each paragraph!
- All About Justification
Practice with the Body Paragraphs
This video helps you take everything you've learned about body paragraphs (premise, introduction to evidence, evidence, and justification) and put it all together in a paragraph you write on your own.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Practice with the Intro and Body Paragraphs