Nate's Reading and Writing Classes

  By Nate Feldman This session, we have discussed how to write a compare/contrast essay, where we compare two different things, places or people.  Below are a list of topics you can write a compare/contrast essay about.  Pick one. 1. Two types of food you know 2. Two places you have been to 3. Two types of teachers you have had  4. Two types of executives you know  5. Two sports you have played  6. Two types of restaurants you like to eat at 

Class Objective: Write a compare/contrast essay on topics of your choice with classmates.  Exchange your essay with another classmates.  Proofread for one another. Draw stories comparing/contrasting two people and or places. Practice using vocabulary from Unit 3.

 By Nate Feldman Extra discussion: *What do we have a shortage of/what do you think there is a shortage of in the world? *What is the best way to market products? *What is a good way to beat your competitors in your field? *What kind of merchandise do you like to buy? *What should the executive do for his or her company?                                                       Summer and Winter When I was young, I loved being outside all of the time because I was so active.   Two times of year that were really nice were summer and winter because of the different activities I did during these times of year.   Although I enjoyed them both tremendously, as I am sure you realize, these times of year are quite different...

  By Nate Feldman Warm-up activity: We will watch a video about Camp Doomsday, a summer camp for humans and monsters.  Think of how you can compare/contrast this place to a typical summer camp.  Try and use vocabulary from P.19 to describe the similarities/differences. Example: Unlike Camp Doomsday, the typical summer camp doesn't allow monsters!   Homework Review: With your partners, go over the answers on P.17-18.  Do exercise C on P.20.   Grammar for Writing, P.35: Go over grammar on P.35.  Students should read P.36-37 together and underline the correct answers.