Compare/Contrast Rough Draft 3

Types of Sentences• Simple (S)

– 1 independent clause & 0 dependent clauses

• Compound (CD)– 2 or more independent clauses & 0 dependent

clauses

• Complex (CX)– 1 independent clause & at least 1 dependent clause

• Compound-Complex (CC)– 2 or more independent clauses & at least 1 dependent

clause

Steps (in red)

1. Write “c/b <your name>”2. Circle all of the simple subjects.

(grouped subjects count as 1)

3. Review the clauses in each sentence and identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

4. Label each sentence with “S” for simple, “CD” for compound, “CX” for complex, or “CC” for compound-complex.

Steps (in red) continued

5. Place chart under your name and fill out:

Type of Sentence Amount

Simple

Compound

Complex

Compound-Complex

Review Once corrected, review your

Compare/Contrast Essay. The ratio should be close to the ideal ratio of 3:2:2:1 (S:CD:CX:CC).

If it is not, revise sentences to get your ratio closer to the ideal ratio.

Once revised, title your essay as Compare/Contrast Essay Final Draft and turn in to turnitin.com or bring a digital copy to class on 10/22-10/24.