2.08 What's Your Big Idea? You have previously written the introduction to your compare and contrast article. Now you will write the two body paragraphs to continue your compare and contrast article.
Note: One body paragraph is to compare similar features of both of your two chosen articles, and the other body paragraph is to contrast different features of both of your chosen articles. The body paragraphs are not summaries of each article.

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You have previously written the introduction to your compare and contrast article. Now you will write the two body paragraphs to continue your compare and contrast article.
Be sure to use the information you previously wrote in your Compare and Contrast Organizer.
In your body paragraphs, remember to include:
Topic sentence for each body paragraph that relates to thesis
Support for your topic sentence with facts from your research
Signal phrases to identify ideas that are not your own
One direct quote, correctly punctuated
Transition phrases at the beginning of each paragraph
Technical language to show your understanding of the topic
Body paragraphs that compare and contrast two helpers
Write three or more complete sentences in each paragraph
Write in formal style using the third person point of view.
Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Add your introduction to the body.
Save your work to your computer or drive.
Submit your work in 02.08 What's Your Big Idea?
If needed, review your chosen articles.

Read the articles.
Article 1-Minutes That Matter
Article 2-Defeating Dragons
Article 3-Food That Fuels