In this class, I have learned about how to write a comparative essay. We went over how to create a T-chart to show what the two issues being discussed had in common. This was very helpful because it gave a good visual of all the points and reasons that we had. This helped with the brainstorming aspect and the deciding of what to do the essay on. It is also a good way to make sure that we had enough information to actually write n entire essay on without running out of things to say.

The two articles were both written in a different style. The car article was comparing which type of pick-up truck was better. The Sport Trac from Ford had a bigger cab space but not as much towing capacity as the Chevrolet Avalanche. the Avalanche had the option of a fold down back seat which extends its truck bed by another 34 inches. It also has much more horsepower and is better on gas mileage. As good as they are, they are not as nice looking or cheap as a Ford Sport Trac.

The article of the two brothers was not so easily recognized as a comparison between the two. It started out as more of a story describing the two brothers and their accomplishments before all of this scandal began happening. However, it later talked about how each had a different role in what had happened. Both had been responsible for different aspects of the scandal and were held accountable for different things.

The writing styles of the two wee very different. The car essay was more of a block method of writing. First all of the information for the Sport Trac was given, then all of the information for the Avalanche was given. There were some combined points made at the end of the article, but foe the most part, the ideas were split apart into sections. In the other article, it was more of a flip-flop method of writing. The points kept jumping back and forth between the two brother's points to show more of a comparison and contrast. This was more effective for this article because it helped the reader to understand better what was being compared.

This information will help me as a writer because it shows which ways are effective when comparing. Although the block method is good to use, I think that the flip-flop method is much more effective. It helps the reader stay focused on the differences and similarities between the two things because they are both talked about in sequence. They won't have to jump ck p to the top each time to see what was said earlier.

What is a Blog?

When talking about a blog, there are many things to consider. Blogs are usually informal and written as easy to read documents. They are more of a pouring out of the writers thoughts onto a page rather than an actual essay.

Blogs are meant to be informative, telling the reader something that is going to happen such as an event. They could also be used to tell stories, or short tales of things that have happened either personally or not personally. The effectiveness of a blog depends on how it is presented to the reader. They should e short and too the point without any useless details or information. Also, the easier a blog is to read, the more people will read it and be involved by it.

It should be broken down into smaller paragraphs to make it look less intimidating to a person looking at it. You want to encourage the reader, and not scare them away because it looks like one big paragraph full of words.

Blogs can have a big impact on our lives if we use them as they are intended. They provide a quick and easy way to notify people and also pass along messages. With the world becoming more dependent on computer technology, blogs keep us connected and up to date.

My Early Life

Growing up in different parts of the world has given me a glimpse of what its like to live in other areas. Living in Kenya showed me the state of immense poverty that the people are forced to live in. I experienced their way of life, and how they have to fight to survive each and every day. While living in Virginia, I was exposed to a different type of world. Everything was easier, slowed down, and less stressful. The availability of everything was overwhelming in that there were grocery stores and gas stations everywhere. Once I moved to Connecticut, my life experienced yet another twist. I went to school, made new friends, learned to adapt to the faced-paced life lived by New Englanders. These different times of my life have left a lasting impact on who I am today and how i view the world and our society.


This essay is about my early life and all of the many changes and hardships that I have witnessed and had to go through. As the essay goes along, it will delve more into the specific events and trials that have shaped me into the person that I am today. I have a feeling that i put too much into the actual intro and that i should save more the the actual essay. I need to conserve on the space, seeing as I only have 500 words to work with. I need to condense everything down.

Difficulties in writin college essays

There are many difficulties when it comes to writing a good college essay. One of the most challenging of these is that there is only a limited number of words that can be used. This means that you have to say everything you need to, using right to the point sentences. There can't be any added words that don't actually say anything. Every word has to have meaning and a specific place in what is trying to be shown. Also, there are many different questions that are asked of you to answer. These all require thought and effort when answering and are very challenging at times. If these difficulties are over come, it will be much easier to write a good college essay.

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This post is the first of many for Mr. Millers Writing the Essay class. This is just a test to make sure everything is working properly.