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[*] 1 [Step] Discuss practical reasons for comparing and contrasting. Discuss reasons for learning to write about similarities and differences. [Comments] 
Selecting subjects that matter to students is critical for this step. One might be to compare two models of cars and then write a letter to a benefactor who might buy them one. Another, would be a store manager writing to a buyer about two products. Academic topics such as comparing two organisms, two wars, two approaches to solving a math problem may also be useful.
Writing Across the Curriculum II - Preparing to Make Writing Assignments and Selecting Writing Topics - Secondary School Educators -4/11/98
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