CaCE

Question 1

What is the role of an introductory paragraph (in CACE)?

Answer 1

-gives the reader background information about the two subjects that the writer will compare
TS:
-includes the two subjects the writer is comparing
-uses parallel structure to list the points of comparison
-uses language that shows if the writer will focus on similarities, on differences, or one both

Question 2

Give a thesis statement that focus on differences

Answer 2

• > I enjoyed learning to draw and play the saxophone, but they were different in how I learned, how much I learned, and how each one made me feel
• > It is clear that young learnes and adult learners have different needs that affect how they learn

Question 3

Give a thesis statement that focus on similarities

Answer 3

• Both teachers and students are motivated when classroom tasks are relevant, fun, and creative
• Online and traditional classes are similar because they both require studying, working in groups, and taking exams

Question 4

Give a thesis statement that focus on similarities and differences

Answer 4

Although young learners and adult learners are different because of their motivation and ability to pay attention, they both learn from playing games

Question 5

Describe the body paragraph of a block comparison and contrast essay

Answer 5

• first paragraph introduces subj. A and describes each point of comparison with specific details, such as explanations and examples
• second paragraph is about subj. B, there you have to compare using the same points in the same order (use phrases -> in contrast, but, unlike, although)

Question 6

How should a concluding paragraph look like?

Answer 6

• 1. Includes the two subjects and restates whether the focus was on similarities, on differences, or on both (In sum, learning how to fix cars and learning how to repair computers were quite similar experiences
• 2. Restates the points of comparisons
• end with a comment, such as opinion or a realization

Question 7

Give some examples for a topic sentence

Answer 7

• … (the city life) is different with respect to ….

- If we take regard of … (the rural life), we will notice it is not the same as the urban life in terms of ….

Question 8

Give some examples for a thesis sentence

Answer 8

-there are three main differences between … and … in terms of…

Question 9

Give some examples for a concludingparagragh introduction sentence

Answer 9

-In sum, there are several key differences between an urban life and a rural life. In urban life, the…

Question 10

Give some examples for a concluding sentence

Answer 10

• The …, …., and … are the basic fundamentals of the urban life
• Three basic differences between rural and city life are : …, …, and …