Dorcas is seventeen years old. All of her friends have jobs, and her parents keep hinting that they would like her to get a job. She is beginning to think seriously about applying for jobs. Through ___________ , Dorcas is learning about what is expected for her age in her culture.
Read DetailsDirections: Please select one of the five prompts for this writing assignment. 1. Texting vs. Calling Address the points below in your body paragraphs. Convenience and Speed – how quickly and easily messages are sent or received Clarity and Tone – how well meaning and emotion are communicated Comfort Level – anxiety, confidence, and personal preference 2. Watching a Movie at Home or in a Theater? Address the points below in your body paragraphs. Experience and Atmosphere – sound, screen size, and immersion Comfort and Control – seating, pausing, snacks, and distractions Cost and Accessibility – ticket prices, travel, and availability 3. Fast Food or Home-Cooked Meals? Address the points below in your body paragraphs. Convenience and Time – preparation time and availability Health and Nutrition – ingredients and portion control Cost and Value – short-term expense vs. long-term savings 4. Shopping Online or Shopping in Stores? Address the points below in your body paragraphs. Convenience and Time – ease of shopping and delivery Product Experience – seeing, touching, or trying items Cost and Decision-Making – prices, returns, and impulse buying 5. Working While in School or Focusing Solely on Academics? Address the points below in your body paragraphs. Time Management – balancing responsibilities and deadlines Stress and Energy Levels – mental and physical impact Short-Term vs. Long-Term Benefits – income, experience, and academic success Definition: Writing a comparison/contrast paper involves comparing and contrasting two subjects. A comparison shows how two things are alike. A contrast shows how two things are different. The introduction of your essay should mention both subjects and end with a strong and clearly defined thesis statement. There are two primary ways to organize the body of your paper: the divided pattern and the alternating pattern. To follow the divided pattern, give all supporting details for one subject and then give all supporting details for the other subject. Paragraphs 1-3 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 1 Paragraphs 4-6 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 2 To follow the alternating pattern, alternate the details from one side of the comparison or contrast to the other: Paragraph 1 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 1 Paragraph 2 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 2 Paragraph 3 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 1 Paragraph 4 in Body Discuss and give supporting details for subject 2 The conclusion of your paper should include final correlations about the two subjects and a restatement of your thesis. Be sure as you write the paper that you follow the organized structure of comparison and contrast and give details and examples to support the similarities and differences you have chosen. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show the reader similarities and differences between two items. Length: Your essay should include six or more paragraphs. (MLA format) *Do not use 2nd person pronouns (you, yours) in this paper.
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