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⭐ Maidu Life: A Compare and Contrast Essay

In this assignment, you will write three separate paragraphs comparing and contrasting different aspects of Maidu life with how we live today. Use the checklist to ensure your paragraphs are well-structured.

Source 1

Writer's Checklist: What Makes a Great Compare-and-Contrast Paragraph? A clear topic sentence begins the paragraph. Details show how two things are alike and how they are different. Definitions give the meanings of special words. Linking words and phrases such as and, but, both, yet, and however show similarities and differences. A concluding statement sums up the information.

Group 1

Choose 3 different topics from the list provided. For each topic, write a paragraph that compares and contrasts Maidu life with our life today. Use the Writer's Checklist to guide your writing.

Source 1.1

Writer's Checklist for Compare/Contrast Paragraph

Question 1a

Essay

Choose 1 topic for your first paragraph. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on how it is similar to, and how it is different than, what we do today. Include a topic sentence, details, definitions if needed, linking words, and a concluding statement.

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Topics for consideration

Question 1b

Essay

Now, choose a different topic for your next paragraph. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on how it is similar to, and how it is different than, what we do today. Include a topic sentence, details, definitions if needed, linking words, and a concluding statement.

Source 1b.1

Topics for consideration

Question 1c

Essay

Finally, choose yet a different topic for your last paragraph. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on how it is similar to, and how it is different than, what we do today. Include a topic sentence, details, definitions if needed, linking words, and a concluding statement.

Source 1c.1

Topics for consideration

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