Develop paragraphs using topic sentences and transitions

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Homework: Essay- Comparison and Contrast

Objective

To prepare a 1,000 to 1,200 words comparison-and-contrast essay based on elements from the Comparison and Contrast Prewriting homework.

Note: You may not change your topic from the prewriting. You may not submit this essay until you've received your grade and instructor feedback on your prewriting exam. While you're waiting for your prewriting review, you should do the following:

1) Review the reading homework about Comparison and Contrast and the provided example.

2) Prepare a rough draft of your Comparison and Contrast essay so that you're ready to revise when you receive feedback on your prewriting.

For this essay, you'll do the following:

1) Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write a formal, college-level essay
2) Distinguish among different patterns of development.
3) Apply an appropriate pattern of development to a specific purpose and audience
4) Write effective thesis statements
5) Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, adequate detail, supporting evidence, and transitions
6) Apply the conventions of standard written American English to produce correct, well-written essays

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Topic

The development of your topic will depend on the topic you've chosen and the points you determined during the prewriting homework.

Writing Your Essay

Your prewriting will require major reorganization and revision, including the following:

1) An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that addresses the purpose of the essay Remember that your thesis statement must be the last sentence of your introductory paragraph.

2) Three to five body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences and clearly relate to and support the thesis statement as well as combine elements from the narrative and process prewriting paragraphs.

3) A conclusion that reinforces the thesis statement and the purpose of the essay.

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