COMPARISON & CONTRAST UNIT
Choose one of the following topics for your third comparison and contrast essay:
1. What oppositions do you use to evaluate people? Smart vs. dumb? Hip versus clueless? Fun versus dull? Choose your favorite opposition for evaluating people, and write an essay in which you compare and contrast those who pass your “test” with those who fail it. You may choose to write your essay in tongue-in-cheek, as Britt does in “Neat People vs. Sloppy People,” or seriously.
2. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast two apparently dissimilar groups of people: for example, blue-collar workers and white-collar workers, runners and football players, readers and watchers, or any other variation you choose. Your approach may either be light-hearted or serious, but make sure you come to some conclusion about your subjects. Which group do you favor? Why?
3. Write your own “My Two Lives” essay. Compare and contrast your two lives. Think about the topics we discussed in class.
4. Write an essay similar to “Body Imperfect” comparing how an adult and a child view the same situation very differently.
ARGUMENT & PERSUASION UNIT
Senior Issue Paper
Due Wednesday, Dec. 3 -- Three possible topics for issue paper. Each topic should be written as a yes/no question.
Due Friday, Dec. 5 -- Final topic for issue paper should be typed in a yes/no question format. Underneath the typed question should be a brainstorm activity on opposing viewpoints of your topic.
