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A comparative essay asks that you compare at least two (possibly more) items. These items will differ depending on the assignment. Outlines approaches to tackle this style of writing.

beautifully illustrated online 'book' on the value of libraries

What do you look for when selecting print texts for your high school students to teach them about visual literacy? Appropriate themes, complexity of ideas, rich and beautiful illustrations, evidence of depth and layers of meaning, a variety of text type. This post present 6 titles that meet each of those requirements with the added bonus of all being by Australian authors and illustrators. Teachers notes and essays are provided for each title

Refugee Stories Are Just the Beginning: How Fiction Opens Children's Minds