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    This document provides a checklist for writing comparison paragraphs and suggests topics for writing practice, including comparing and contrasting high school and college. It summarizes that while college provides more freedom, it also brings higher academic expectations. It outlines some key differences between high school and college, such as larger class sizes and less supervision of academic work and finances in college. Students must learn self-advocacy and money management. Social opportunities also increase but can be a distraction if not balanced with schoolwork.

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    AVTC3_Unit 3

    [FOR INTERNAL USE AT VAN LANG UNIVERSITY ONLY] - page 1


    UNIT 3: Comparison paragraphs
    III. POST-WRITING
    1. Writing checklist for self / peer assessment
    Below is a checklist for writing comparison paragraphs. Use it to check your
    own writing, or get a
    peer (another student) to help you.
    Content Y/N Comments/ Suggestions
    Content Y/N Comments/ Suggestions
    Task Response
    Is the paragraph at least Y Online learning is a type
    120 words? of distance education
    that allows students to
    obtain an accredited
    degree online. Online
    learning is often cheaper
    than traditional learning,
    and it can be more
    convenient for people
    who want to study at
    their own pace.
    Does the paragraph have Y
    a clear topic sentence
    that
    tells the readers what
    two subjects you are
    going to
    compare and contrast?
    Does the paragraph have Y
    a concluding sentence
    that
    rephrases the topic
    sentence, summarizes
    main
    points, or gives the
    writer's opinion?
    Coherence & Cohesion
    Are there one topic Y
    sentence, at least two
    supporting
    sentences, and one
    concluding sentence in
    the
    paragraph?
    Are relevant examples Y
    and/ or other supporting
    details (explanation,
    reasons, facts, etc.)
    included?
    Is there any irrelevant Y
    sentence?
    Does the paragraph Y
    follow a logical order?
    Are there at least 2 Y
    transitional expressions
    used
    correctly (e.g. Firstly,
    Besides, However,
    etc.)?
    Lexical Resource
    Is there any spelling N
    error?
    Are comparative & Y
    contrastive structures
    accurately
    used to describe
    similarities &
    differences?
    Grammar Range and Accuracy
    Are there any errors in N
    verb tenses and subject-
    verb agreement?
    Do you capitalize the Y
    first letter of each
    sentence
    and put punctuation
    marks correctly in the
    sentence?
    2. ADDITIONAL TOPICS FOR WRITING PRACTICE
    Brainstorm ideas, make an outline and practice writing paragraphs on the
    following
    topics. Remember to write at least 120 words.
    2. Write about the similarities and/ or differences between high school and
    college.
    The transition between high school and college is freeing in some ways and
    difficult in others. While adults no longer dictate or supervise how you spend
    your time, you must now spend more of it dealing with a higher level of
    academic expectation. You can also expect considerable changes in the financial
    and social arenas.
    Class Structure
    In high school, class sizes are generally small -- around 30 students or so -- and
    teachers routinely know every student by name. By the time you get to college,
    however, you can no longer count on teachers to be familiar with you or your
    academic skills and shortcomings. Class sizes are usually much larger, often
    with hundreds of students, and professors often adopt a lecture format where
    student participation is at a minimum. Smaller classes such as labs and seminars
    may feel reminiscent of high school, but they, like lectures, are fast-paced and
    generally more rigorous than high school.
    Academic Routine
    Until college, teachers and parents frequently check in to ensure you are
    working to your potential and on track with assignments both inside and outside
    of school. Moreover, homework generally doesn't exceed a few hours a night, at
    most. College students, on the other hand, should plan on an average of 24 to 36
    hours of academic work outside of class each week for a very modest course
    load of 12 semester hours, according to Chicago State University. Students with
    disabilities, moreover, should be prepared to assume their own advocacy roles
    as opposed to relying on their parents, according to Vincennes University.
    Social Life
    Opportunities for good clean fun as well as vices multiply rapidly once you
    reach college. Although a healthy social life is one of the benefits of going to
    college, many students find the mounting distractions can harm their academic
    success, if they aren’t vigilant. With parents and teachers no longer playing a
    supervisory role as they did in high school, it is important to supervise yourself
    and keep socializing to a level that doesn’t compromise your schoolwork.
    Financial Concerns
    In high school, students rely on their parents for housing, food and basic needs,
    often without even thinking about it. In college, most students are responsible
    for managing their own finances, including tuition, room and board, clothing,
    books and other necessities. Students managing bank accounts and loans for the
    first time in college may find the process overwhelming. If this describes you,
    take a money management course or ask about financial planning resources in
    your high school's or college's student union or student services office.

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