Directions:
Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting
it to Ashworth College for grading.
Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to
use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a
maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages.
Refer to the Assignment Format page for specific format
requirements.
Comparison-Contrast Paragraph: You
will write a comparison-contrast paragraph. You may choose any
comparison-contrast approach related to persons, places, or things. You must
demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph, so make sure that the
depth (length) of your paragraph is sufficient to demonstrate these concepts:
a.
Thesis
Statement Be sure this is a general statement that identifies what you will
compare and contrast. (10 points)
b.
Two
Topic Sentences Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that clearly
compare and contrast two persons, places, or things and that are definitely
related to the Thesis Statement sentence.
The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated. (30 points)
c.
Body
Paragraphs: In comparison-contrast paragraphs, the organization of the
sentences is very important. Be sure
that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. Select transitions
for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order you select.
At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your
understanding of this concept. Highlight
these transitions in yellow.
(40 points)
d.
Concluding
Sentence: Be sure to complete your
paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (10 points)
e.
Mechanics
and Grammar Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing
process: proofreading. Your paragraph
should definitely be free from sentence construction errors and should
demonstrate correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun
use; in addition, it should be spell-checked.
(10 points)
This is the end of Assignment 04.
