COMM 1010: ACADEMIC READING
ASSIGNMENT 2 – 25%
Assignment
Read the article, “Should You Give Your Kid Snapchat or Instagram? You will find examples of both comparison and contrast and persuasive writing styles in the article.
Choose a topic from the table below.
You must choose either a comparison and contrast or persuasive paragraph style.
Write an outline of your ideas, using the template given in the “Assignment 2” document. You can add or delete details as needed, but you must include at least 3 main points, as a well as a topic sentence and concluding sentence.
Use your outline to write a 150-200 word paragraph. Grammar and spelling will be graded, so make sure you edit your work carefully.
Submit your outline and assignment to the D2L Dropbox by the posted due date.
Note: This is NOT a research assignment. DO NOT copy from the internet or other sources. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a mark of zero for the assignment.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST STYLE
Choose one of the following three topics:
1. Using metro vs. driving your own car:
2. Eating out vs. cooking at home:
3. Shopping online vs. shopping in person
The focus should be on finding similarities and differences. Use either a “block” or “point by point” structure.
Provide examples to illustrate your ideas.
PERSUASIVE STYLE
Choose one of the following three topics:
1. Should healthcare be free?
2. Should countries do more to combat global warming? Provide examples.
3. Should celebrities earn more than scientists?
The focus should be on presenting reasons for or against a certain idea. State your thesis clearly and decide on the approach: direct or indirect. Organize your reasons and support them with evidence.
Submit both the Outline and the Paragraph to the D2L Dropbox by the posted due date Saturday November 13, 2021 at Noon ( 12 PM).