WS sections 28-30

After reading sections 28-30 I understand some important steps to take before constructing a essay. For my next essay I will be writing a compare/contrast essay that will be a thesis driven paper. Unlike my last essay assignment I will create a thesis that relates to the topic of my paper and addresses the reader of what my paper will be about. For instances, "I have experienced all sorts of different teachers throughout my school years, in particular two teachers who's teaching styles were similar and different." This could be a start to developing my thesis. I also will be using a standard essay structure for my paper, which is explained in section 29. I will begin the essay with a introduction paragraph followed by a few body paragraphs, which will reflect on my thesis. I will use examples in the body of the essay to support my topic. The paper will close with my conclusion paragraph where I will restate my thesis. In section 30 the book displays an example of outlining an essay. This could be a great pre writing exercise to organize my points. I learned in section 29 that I will need to ask myself a few important questions before starting my paper. Who is my audience? What is my purpose? These questions will help generate ideas about my topic. In this essay I won't be targeting a specific audience, but my purpose is for whoever reads my essay will have a clear understanding of the differences and similarities of two educators.