August 26th, 2020 
For homework, please complete ONE body paragraph on the topic: How do you think life in rural and urban areas is similar and/or different?
Use this form and these sources: Synthesis Writing Practice 2 B & Summer Sessions.docx
Your paragraph should have:
– a clear topic sentence comparing or contrasting life in rural and urban areas
– 2 citations total, 1 or 2 from article 1 and 1 or 2 from article 2
– a mix of paraphrases and direct quotes
– a concluding sentence
– 8-12 sentences total
For your paragraph, you can follow this format:
Topic sentence: your idea (similarity/difference about life in urban and rural areas)
Supporting Idea 1: Your words
Citation of same idea from both articles (paraphrase or direct quote)
Explain the citation/connect it to your topic sentence
Supporting Idea 2: Your words
Citation from article 1 (paraphrase or direct quote)
Explain the citation/connect it to your topic sentence
Supporting Idea 3: Your words
Citation from article 2 (paraphrase or direct quote)
Explain the citation/connect it to your topic sentence
Concluding sentence
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