Compare and Contrast Essay Guidelines # GC Topic: You will be writing a compare and contrast essay on one of the following five topics. Compare or contrast two types of technology. Compare or contrast two cultures. Compare or contrast two important people that you admire. Compare or contrast two movies/books. Compare or contrast a topic of your choice (must be approved by the teacher) WARNS You may ONLY choose one of the topics. You may choose to only compare or contrast the topics, or you can do both, Make sure that your essay includes the following: * an introduction which contains your thesis statement. Your thesis should be specific; it should only cover the aspects that you will discuss in your essay and should be supported with specific evidence that you will provide in your body paragraphs. © three body paragraphs containing an adequate number of examples and details that support your thesis. Each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence that clearly outlines the subject of the paragraph. You need to incorporate at least one source in each paragraph to support your points * aconelusion containing a final restatement of your thesis and a brief recap of your main points and ideas. © appropriate transitions linking your paragraphs and ideas together. Research: You must use at least 2 resources in your essay to find the necessary information to support your ideas and provide valid examples. These sources can be found online using the Google search engine. You may look at different newspaper websites, such as the BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, and other reputable media outlets, or you may look at different company websites. You must cite your sources using APA citation. Formatting: Your final draft must be typed. You should use Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double space your draftORN 02:R/ Rubrics for Journals & GCPs Criteria Weight Description Checklist Criterion 1 TA Criterion 2 c&c 25% 2.5/10 25% 2.5/10 Task Achievement Cohesion & Coherence ‘Shas answered all parts of the question. ‘* Shas presented relevant ideas. S has fully explained these ideas. S has fully supported these ideas with specific examples. ‘* Shas met the word count (400 words) Shas used in-text citations. © Shas structured their response in logical paragraphs Shas presented more than two ideas for each paragraph © Shas included an introduction and a conclusion © Shas used varied linking and transitional words effectively. ‘© Shas presented an idea followed by explanation and support. Criterion 3 GRA 25% 2.5/10 Grammatical Range & ‘Accuracy © Shas used different types of sentences. ‘* Shas checked their writing for errors (agreements, order, verb tense, punctuation and capitalization). Two grammar mistakes are tolerated for ICPs and so are five for GCPs. Criterion 4 LR 25% Lexical Resource © Shas tried to vary their vocabulary using synonyms, collocations effectively. © Shas checked their work for spelling and word formation. Total wi‘Area | Description TA | Ihave answered all parts of the question. ‘© Thave presented relevant ideas. + Ihave fully explained these ideas. ‘+ have fully supported these ideas with specific examples, ‘© Ihave met the word count. © Thave use basic in-text citation ‘© Thave fulfilled the stages of the writing process. C&C | Ihave structured their response in logical paragraphs. ‘© Ihave presented more than two ideas for each paragraph. ‘© Ihave included an introduction and a conclusion, ‘© Thave used varied linking and transitional words effectively. ‘© Ihave presented an idea followed by explanation and support. GRA | + Ihave used different types of sentences, ‘© Ihave checked their writing for errors (agreements, order, verb tense, punctuation and capitalization). LR | ~ [have tried to vary their vocabulary using synonyms, collocations effectively. ‘+ Thave checked their work for spelling and word formation.| Theme of Your Selected Topic: types of music : | Your Topic: Compare and contrast classical music and modem music Reasons why you have chosen this topic???ORN 4R Nami Amer Al Shafie__ Brainstorming Sheet Point /Aspect 1: Subject 1 Subject 2: Point /Aspect 2 Subject 1 Subject 2: Point /Aspect 3: Subject 2: Subject 2: ‘+ Subject 1 and subject 2 refer to the two objects/persons/ technologies/films/ books, ete. you are comparing. ‘+ Point/Aspect refers to the point you are emphasizing in the comparison such as food, weather, dress, musi entertainment, ete. ‘+ For every point/aspect please write main ideas/sentences for subject 1 and 3 main ideas/ sentences for subject 2. ‘+ Your ideas/sentences are based on the research you have made about your topic: websites, articles from books, videos, photos, ete.