978-1259989582 Chapter 8 Part 2

Chapter Eight

Comparing and Contrasting: Computers and Technology

Connect Resources

SmartBook

In SmartBook for Chapter 8, Comparing and Contrasting: Computers and Technology,

students receive an overview of the chapter in the “Preview” phase. During the “Read”

phase, key concepts are highlighted for students. They can also read one or more of the

“Career-Based,” “Reading and Reflection,” or “Student Writing” selections during this

phase—you will need to let students know which selections to read. During the

“Practice” phase, students respond to probes that will reinforce their learning of key

concepts. If students are struggling with an assignment, they can use the “Recharge”

phase for additional practice.

LearnSmart Achieve

You can use the “Customized Study Plan” to assign one or more of the following topics

and learning outcomes to students who are working on a narrative assignment:

Planning and Organizing

Compare/contrast different ways of organizing ideas based on the purpose.

Compare/contrast different ways of organizing ideas based on the thesis statement.

Illustrate the appropriate use of outlining for arranging ideas into a logical structure.

Drafting

Identify the qualities of effective introductory paragraphs.

Identify the qualities of effective topic sentences.

Identify the qualities of unified paragraphs.

Identify the techniques to create coherent paragraphs.

Classify the different types of transitions used to connect paragraphs.

Identify the qualities of effective concluding paragraphs.

Revising

Describe revision strategies to improve a text.

Identify the role of peer reviewers when giving feedback.

Identify the role of the writer when receiving feedback.

Identify the techniques for making text clear, concise, and correct.

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Select learning outcomes that cover adverbs if students struggle with the Grammar

Window activity on page 175.

Power of Process

Power of Process guides students through the critical reading and writing process step-

by-step. You can assign selections from the eReader using the “Select a Text” option, or

you can upload your own selections. The following selections from the eReader within

Connect are compare and contrast essays and are available for use within Power of

Process:

“Apocalypse Soon: The Future of Reading” by Jon Evans

“Two Ways of Seeing a River” by Mark Twain

“When Privacy Jumped the Shark” by Frank Rich

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Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes

1. Compare and contrast your online learning experience to your physical in-class

learning experience. Do you prefer one format to the other? Do you notice more

similarities or differences? Do your classmates have a similar perspective? (LO 8.1)

2. Post your five favorite pieces of technology. Write a brief explanation of why you

chose your answers. Next, compare and contrast your choices to your classmates’

choices. Do you notice any trends? If so, what are they? (LO 8.4)

3. The makers of Mac computers and the makers of personal computers frequently

advertise that their product is superior to the competitors’. Briefly research Web sites

of both brands, and post one similarity and one difference between them.

Remember to include any outside sources you may have used. You may want to

consider the types of professions that prefer one system to the other. (LO 8.3)

4. Compare and contrast yourself as a student now versus the student you were in

high school. How have you changed? For example, are you more or less focused on

grades? Is homework easier or harder? Is your age a factor in these changes? (LO

8.2)

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Graphic Organizers

Venn Diagram

Use the Venn diagram below to jot down the similarities and differences between the

topics you are comparing and contrasting.

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Point-by-Point Pattern

Use the graphic below to organize your essay in the point-by-point pattern.

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