WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Compare and Contrast Two Ways to Keep Fit Critical thinking includes the ability to consider a topic frommore than one perspective. In this assignment, use what you have learned in Focus on Writing (page 66) to write a paragraph comparing and contrasting two ways to keep fit. You can compare and contrast any two of the following: diets, gym-based exercise routines, or sports. A. Use a table to sort out the similarities and differences. VAYS TO KEEP FIT COMPARE (SIMILARITIES) ONTRAST (DIFFERENCES) B. Write a topic sentence that outlines the two things that you are comparing and contrasting. Add information about why the comparison and contrast is important. Write a draft of your paragraph on a separate page. Use either the block method or the point-by-point method. Use compare and contrast words mentioned in Focus on Writing, task B. Refer to the Models Chapter (page 198) to see an example of a compare and contrast paragraph and to learn more about how to write one. D. Add a concluding sentence that summarizes the similarities and differences and explains the significance. For example: For younger people ... is a better sport than ... because ... feedback from your her and classmates is Warm-Up anment to improve writing. E. Proofread your paragraph. Then, share it with a partner and ask for feedback. F. Make corrections and write a final copy. You will use this paragraph in the Final Assignment 2: Reading and Writing WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Compare and Contrast Two Ways to Keep Fit Critical thinking includes the ability to consider a topic frommore than one perspective. In this assignment, use what you have learned in Focus on Writing (page 66) to write a paragraph comparing and contrasting two ways to keep fit. You can compare and contrast any two of the following: diets, gym-based exercise routines, or sports. A. Use a table to sort out the similarities and differences. VAYS TO KEEP FIT COMPARE (SIMILARITIES) ONTRAST (DIFFERENCES) B. Write a topic sentence that outlines the two things that you are comparing and contrasting. Add information about why the comparison and contrast is important. Write a draft of your paragraph on a separate page. Use either the block method or the point-by-point method. Use compare and contrast words mentioned in Focus on Writing, task B. Refer to the Models Chapter (page 198) to see an example of a compare and contrast paragraph and to learn more about how to write one. D. Add a concluding sentence that summarizes the similarities and differences and explains the significance. For example: For younger people ... is a better sport than ... because ... feedback from your her and classmates is Warm-Up anment to improve writing. E. Proofread your paragraph. Then, share it with a partner and ask for feedback. F. Make corrections and write a final copy. You will use this paragraph in the Final Assignment 2: Reading and Writing