The Assignment:
You will write a 2-page essay comparing and contrasting three or four aspects of two different cultures (countries or regions) that you are familiar with. For example, you may choose to compare and contrast art, food, music, religion, family life, gender roles, etc.
Assignment Guidelines:
You must have an effective introduction that gains the readers’ interest
You must use topic sentences and your paragraphs must be well organized
Transitions between ideas to show similarities and differences must be used regularly
You must have both simple and compound sentences in your essay
You must use a point by point arrangement that we have discussed in class
You must use relative clauses as discussed in class
You must use comparatives (as…as) as discussed in class
You must use at least one Unless or Even if phrase
You must have at least one sentence that uses passive voice
You must use one sentence that shows hedging or boosting
Other Requirements:
Must be 2 double-spaced pages in length (3 pages at most)
Must be double-spaced and in MLA format with 12pt Times New Roman font
You must email the assignment to the instructor by the due date, or you will receive a zero