Here are a few questions and concerns I have about my rough draft of my compare and contrast essay:
1. Are my topic sentences clear and focused? Do they effectively introduce the main points I will be discussing in each paragraph?
2. Do my paragraphs flow smoothly from one idea to the next? Are my transitions between paragraphs and sentences clear and logical?
3. Are my examples and details strong enough to support my topic sentences? Do they provide enough evidence and examples to convince the reader of my points?
4. Is there enough variety in my sentence structures and lengths? Could I improve the flow and readability of my essay by using more varied sentence structures?
5. Are there any grammar or punctuation mistakes that I need to correct? Are there any sentences that are unclear or confusing?
6. Overall, does my essay effectively compare and contrast the two subjects? Have I achieved a good balance between similarities and differences? Could I strengthen my argument by exploring additional points of comparison and contrast?
I will post these questions and a portion of my rough draft on the discussion board to ask for feedback and suggestions for revisions.
Discussion for The Book of Sand Rough Draft Discussion
In Lesson 1, you chose a topic for your compare-and-contrast essay.
During Lessons 3 and 4, you continued to develop your essay topic by developing examples and general statements.
In Lesson 5, you wrote a rough draft of your essay that compares and contrasts.
In Lesson 6, you revised your compare-and-contrast essay draft for details to support your topic sentences.
For the discussion in this lesson, consider what questions you have about your Compare and Contrast Essay Portfolio rough draft. Perhaps you’d like some feedback about sentence variety or wonder if your details are truly supporting a topic sentence. Reread your rough draft and jot down a few questions that you’d like feedback on.
Post your questions and perhaps an appropriate portion of your Compare and Contrast Essay Portfolio rough draft on the discussion board and ask for ideas for revisions. Because others will be seeing your questions and possible portion of the essay for the first time, they can often give great suggestions for revisions that will make the essay more complete and interesting. They may catch grammar mistakes and suggest changes that didn’t occur to you.
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