Intensives Reflection Essay (Compare and Contrast)

Extensions Due Thursday, Feb. 23rd

You are writing a short, four-paragraph essay comparing and contrasting your
September and February Intensives, with your February Intensive being the focal point.
Use this as an opportunity to reflect on the deeper things you have learned so far this
year on Intensives. Practice your reasoning skills by using evidence or examples, and
show us your progress with essay writing.

Do your best! Rome wasnt built in a day; we dont expect your responses to be
perfect, but we do expect them to be crafted with care and effort. Planning on paper
(using a Venn diagram or other organizer for brainstorming ideas) is strongly
encouraged for compare and contrast essays. In addition, all writing products benefit
from future revision and editing.

This product will be used as your February Intensive Reflection in Crew.

Hook (Quote, Snapshot, Rhetorical Question, etc.)

Factual Overview: Describe what all Intensives are in a nutshell (what and why).
Then, provide a quick snapshot of your February Intensive.

Thesis: What are the two things youve learned about yourself? Be sure to
choose take-aways from the deep end.

Body Paragraph 1 Main Idea: Differences

Main idea:

Body Paragraph 1 Elaboration

More explanation, evidence, or examples
First difference

Elaborate...

Second difference

Elaborate

Body Paragraph 1 Conclusion (XYC)

Wrap up with a So What, or
Set up next paragraph main idea

Body Paragraph 2: Similarities

Main idea:

Body Paragraph 2 Elaboration

What are two similar insights, skills, or experiences you gained through these
Intensives?
Give explanation, evidence, or examples for each similarity

First similarity

Elaborate...

Second similarity

Elaborate

Body Paragraph 2 Conclusion (XYC)

Wrap up with a So What
 Revisit Thesis (2 things learned):

Elaborate on this umbrella reason (but do not add new reasons). For
example, why these are valuable or helpful.

One of the following compelling, satisfying conclusion approaches:

Connection to self
Connection to academics or school community
Connection to society
Compelling quote