ESSAY #1 - Comparison Contrast Essay FIRST DRAFT

Please TYPE the FIRST DRAFT of your Comparison/Contrast Essay and SUBMIT it on CANVAS by 11:59 PM on SUNDAY, MAY 3.

Your FIRST DRAFT should only be about 4 PARAGRAPHS, including your THESIS STATEMENT and 3 BODY PARAGRAPHS. You do not need to include a hook in your Introduction or a Conclusion. (We will be adding those next week for your Final Draft) :-)

Your essay should have the following 4 paragraphs:

  I. An Introductory Paragraph, including:

A Thesis Statement: Describing how the two articles are similar and different.

 II. Three Body Paragraphs:

Explaining each of the similarities and differences mentioned in your Thesis Statement and giving detailed descriptions and examples.

              (ONE PARAGRAPH = Topic Sentence + at least 1-2 sentences of description and examples about EACH ARTICLE. So, 5-6 SENTENCES PER PARAGRAPH).

Please use the following format for your typed essay:

   1. A 12-POINT FONT size

   2. ONE-INCH MARGINS (on Top, Bottom, and Sides)

   3. Your NAME, the CLASS NAME, and the DATE in the upper right-hand corner (SINGLE-SPACED)

   4. A TITLE in the CENTER of the page (Bold, Underlined, or both)

   5. INDENT the First Sentence of EACH PARAGRAPH (5 SPACES or TAB)

   6. Make sure YOUR 4 PARAGRAPHS  (below the Title) are DOUBLE-SPACED