AIM: How do we outline a compare and contrast essay? Do Now: What is better, a pet cat or a pet dog? Make a Venn Diagram to build your argument.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Venn Diagram Thursday, November 22, 2018

Why Outline?

How do we outline?

Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires. • Feudal Japan Feudal Europe (Western/Northern)

How should we organize this essay? #1: Structure it. Subject by subject. This organization deals with all of the points about Topic A, then all of the points of Topic B. For example, you could discuss all your points about frozen pizza (in as many paragraphs as necessary), then all your points about homemade pizza. The strength of this form is that you don’t jump back and forth as much between topics, which can help your essay read more smoothly. It can also be helpful if you are using one subject as a “lens” through which to examine the other. The major disadvantage is that the comparisons and contrasts don’t really become evident until much further into the essay, and it can end up reading like a list of “points” rather than a cohesive essay. Point by point. This type of organization switches back and forth between points. For example, you could first discuss the prices of frozen pizza vs. homemade pizza, then the quality of ingredients, then the convenience factor. The advantage of this form is that it’s very clear what you’re comparing and contrasting. The disadvantage is that you do switch back and forth between topics, so you need to make sure that you use transitions and signposts to lead your reader through your argument. (Probably Best for this Task) Compare then contrast. This organization presents all the comparisons first, then all the contrasts. It’s a pretty common way of organizing an essay, and it can be helpful if you really want to emphasize how your subjects are different. Putting the contrasts last places the emphasis on them. However, it can be more difficult for your readers to immediately see why these two subjects are being contrasted if all the similarities are first.

How do we structure the paragraphs? Introduction Thesis Define feudalism Explain how feudalism works Roadmap (Movie Preview) reveals what the essay will be about and how it is organized. Hook (If Possible) Body Paragraph One (similarity) Subtopic Sentence Describe a major similarity between the two. Show how they are similar. Explain why they are similar. Point out any difference. Body Paragraph Two (difference) Describe a major difference between the two. Show how they are different. Explain why they are different. Point out if there is a similarity.

How do we structure the paragraphs? Conclusion Restate Thesis Summarize argument Relate argument to another civilization or time period.

Possible Points of Comparison Political structures. Religion Warfare Peasant life Gender roles Design of feudal system Cultural aspects Trade vs. isolation

Trade Little trade due to breakdown of central authority. Japan Europe Trade silk with China and cultural ideas. Trade silver with Portuguese and Dutch Nobunaga encourages trade between towns. Learn about Christianity. Tokugawa shuts down trade except for small areas with Chinese, Koreans, Spanish and Dutch. Japanese people who leave will be executed if they return. Little trade due to breakdown of central authority. Manorialism isolates people. Trade fairs develop in cities during high Middle Ages. Crusades open Europe back up to trade. Trade

Japan Europe Feudalism

Japan Europe Feudalism