1. Compare/ContraSt Essay
Rough Draft 1

2. Prerequisites Is there a correct heading? Is there a correct title?
Is it ONLY 5 paragraphs?
Is it handwritten?
Is it in black/blue pen?

3. Instructions
Using a red pen, write “c/b <your name>” in a space where there is room to answer questions below your name.
In red pen, answer the following questions fully and in complete sentences.

4. Introduction
Does it give a background of why these two subjects are being compared?
Does it have a thesis stating the three categories that will be addressed in the following paragraphs?

5. Body
Next to each body paragraph, write the category that is being addressed.
Under the “Introduction” answers, answer the following questions:
Is there only one category per body paragraph?
Is each detail of each category explained well and not just listed?
Do the body paragraphs express at least one similarity and at least one difference?

6. Conclusion
Does it state and explain which subject is better?

7. Overall
On a scale from 0-6, “6” being the best, what would you rate the overall essay and why?
Is it at least 750 words?

8. Next… Once you get back your paper, revise your rough draft 1.
Type it out and print it into a rough draft 2.
Make sure that it is at least 750 words by rough draft 2.

9. If the grader did not finish,
In green pen, finish the proofreading.
Then, consider the notes you made and that was made for you, and rewrite your story into rough draft 2.
Have Rough Draft 2 typed & ready to be checked by next time.
Make sure that it is at least 750 words by rough draft 2.