1. Discussion and Notes By: E. Higginbotham Language Arts
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Discussion and Notes
By: E. Higginbotham
Language Arts

2. Create a Venn Diagram on these two flags

3. STUDY THIS DIAGRAM!!!! Similarities USA Flag *White stripes
Puerto Rico Flag
*Blue strips
*Red triangle
*One star
Similarities
*White stripes
*Flags are
rectangular
*White star
USA Flag
*Red strips
*Blue
square
*50 stars
STUDY THIS DIAGRAM!!!!

4. How Well can you remember
What are the two objects being compared?
_______________
What are two features of the Puerto Rico flag?
What are two similarities of both flags?
________________
What are two differences between the flags?
_________________
How Well can you remember

5. You
Neighbor
Both
Now take a few minutes to get to know about your neighbor’s interests and create a Venn Diagram.

6. Won’t you be… my neighbor???
What did you learn about your neighbor?
________________
What do you and your neighbor have in common?
_________________
How are you and your neighbor’s interests different?
________________
What other things could you use a Venn Diagram to compare and Contrast? ________
Won’t you be… my neighbor???

7. By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts
Following Directions
By: E. Higginbotham
7th Grade
Language Arts

8. Why Are Directions Important?
Directions are a part of everyday living.
Directions help you get to your destination.
Directions save you time.
Directions keep us safe.
Directions help us perform our jobs
Directions help us cook.
Why Are Directions Important?

9. 1. Blend cheesecake in a bowl with milk for 3 minutes.
Chimicheesecake
3. Spread cheesecake mix onto flour tortillas and fold into a burrito.
Ingredients:
One box of Jell-O instant cheesecake mix and 1 ½ cup milk
4. Cook 1 minute on each side and place on a paper towel.
Cinnamon sugar
Flat bread tortilla
Cooking oil
5. Then place in a plastic bag with cinnamon sugar and shake well.
Ice cream
1. Blend cheesecake in a bowl with milk for 3 minutes.
6. And on a scoop of Ice cream and enjoy.
2. Heat one cup of oil in a pan at med high

10. This is why following directions is important…
What is the total amount of time you will cook the Chimicheesecake?
1 minute
30 seconds
2 minutes
10 minutes
According to the directions on what setting should the stove be on?
High
Medium
Low
Med high
This is why following directions is important…

11. You give the directions to us on how to make your favorite dish or dessert.
Make sure you include the ingredients and specific directions.
Also create 2 multiple choice questions about your directions and give them to your neighbor to answer.
(Side note) if everyone passes the standards check test #2 we will a have a sampling of all the dishes here at school on that Friday! 
Now It’s Your Turn…

12. By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts
Non Fiction
By: E. Higginbotham
7th Grade
Language Arts

13. What are examples of fiction?
Autobiography – A story of a person’s life written by that person.
Biography – An author tells the story of some else’s life.
Exposition - Presents and explains information
Essay - Brief prose works, based on facts (Descriptive, Personal, Persuasive)
Informational Text - Instruction manuals, textbooks, newspapers, etc..
What are examples of fiction?

14. Types Of Non Fictional Writing
Cause-and-Effect method of development that analyzes the reasons for (and/or the consequences of) an action, event or decision.
Comparison and Contrast they are different. take two or more things and discuss how they are the same and how
Process Written steps/ guidelines
Fictional Pieces takes the form of a story meant to convey an author's point of view or simply to entertain.
Types Of Non Fictional Writing

15. Choosing the right type of writing
What kind of writing would you use?
What kind of writing would you use?
What events led to America’s involvement in World War II?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Process
Fictional piece
How has America’s hairstyles change over the last 50 years?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Process
Fictional piece
Choosing the right type of writing

16. It’s also a good idea to know who your audience is…
What kind of writing would you use?
Decide which audience the speaker is addressing…
What do unhealthy eating habits do to your body?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Process
Fictional piece
I promise that my tax plan will not rise taxes on anyone during this time of depression.
Men
Women
Tax payers
Home buyers
It’s also a good idea to know who your audience is…