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School Uniforms Compare and Contrast Essay Name______________________________________
List 3 main reasons with 2 supporting details (examples) for reasons to have school uniforms based on the article. a. b. a. b. a. b.
Theme that supports having school uniforms:
Theme that supports NOT having school uniforms:
List 3 main reasons with 2 supporting details for reasons NOT to have school uniforms based on your own opinion.

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On a piece of lined paper, write an essay comparing and contrasting whether or not school uniforms are a good idea.
The first paragraph is the introduction, where you hook the reader with an interesting lead and give some background information about the topic (school uniforms…some like them, some don’t). The last sentence of this paragraph is your thesis statement, where you state your purpose (to compare and contrast whether wearing uniforms is a good idea).
The second paragraph describes how uniforms are GOOD. You must have a clear topic sentence that LISTS the three
reasons why uniforms are good. You will then restate each reason and explain or give supporting details for each reason before your conclusion sentence. Remember to use transition words. Use some of your own experiences along with facts from the article.
The third paragraph describes how uniforms are BAD. You must have a clear topic sentence that LISTS the three
reasons why uniforms are bad. You will then restate each reason and explain or give supporting details for each reason before your conclusion sentence. Remember to use transition words.
The fourth paragraph is where you can give YOUR OWN OPINION, whether you think uniforms are a good idea or not.
Make sure you include a life lesson/theme in this paragraph. Summarize or restate your point. End with a POWERFUL statement that makes the reader want to take your side on the issue!