USING VENN DIAGRAMS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COMPARE CONTRAST ESSAYS

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USING VENN DIAGRAMS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COMPARE
CONTRAST ESSAYS
Created by Kelly Jacob Targeted for 8th grade
language arts students Time Frame Approximately
one month
Core Curriculum Standard 3.4 All students will
read a variety of materials and texts with
comprehension and critical analysis.
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OBJECTIVE After reading a novel and watching a
movie students will be able to compare and
contrast the two main characters.

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IMPORTANT STEPS

• Read the novel The Contender
• Watch the movie Rocky
• Make a Venn Diagram
• Design an Inspiration map
• Write a 5-paragraph essay

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ASSESSMENT

• ORGANIZATION All assignments completed

• Writing Rubric Compare/Contrast Essays
• Public Speaking Rubric Presentation
• Listening Rubric Respectful audience

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LEARNING STYLES
Concrete Sequential
Concrete Random
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1
3
4
5
3
4
5
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2
Abstract sequential
Abstract Random
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3
5
1
4
2
1
5
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3
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EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS!
MAKE THEM FEEL LIKE THEY CAN
CONQUER
THE
WORLD
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BRAINY BITS

ANALYZE THIS !!!
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PRIMACY RECENCY EFFECT
Prime Time 1
Downtime
Prime Time 2
TIME IN MINUTES
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TECHNOLOGY

• Power Point
• Inspiration
• Microsoft Word

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REFERENCES

• New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
  New Jersey State Department of Education. 1997.
• Sousa, David A. How the Brain Learns. Reston,
  VA the National Association of Secondary School
  Principles, 1995.
• McKenzie, W. (2002). Multiple Intelligences and
  Instructional Technology. Oregon International
  Society For Technology in Education.
• Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple Intelligences The
  Theory in Practice. New York Basic Books.
• Gregorc, A. (1985). Inside Styles Beyond the
  Basics. Maynard, MA Gabriel Systems, Inc.

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BE A CONTENDER