INTRODUCTION
Hook Sentence
What unifies and differentiates the spirited sideline high school cheerleading and the intense, competitive world of all-star cheer?
Thesis Sentence (2 Topics + Points of Comparison and Contrast)
Although all-star cheer and high school cheer both involve entertaining a crowd and similar training and practice, these two types of cheerleading have very different practice sessions, physical skills, and spirit.
BODY PARAGRAPH I ~ COMPARE
Points of Comparison (These do not have to be written in complete sentence form; however, they should be distinct, clear, and concise.)
– Both involve entertaining a crowd.
– Both involve tumbling and doing stunts.
– Both involve a combination of skills.
– Cheerleaders in both categories must maintain high levels of physical fitness and strength and flexibility are crucial for stunts and tumbling.
BODY PARAGRAPH II ~ CONTRAST
Points of Contrast (These do not have to be written in complete sentence form; however, they should be distinct, clear, and concise.)
– There are longer seasons in all-star cheer.
– In all-star cheer there are skill related divisions, and you get placed on a team whereas high school cheer is just one team.
– Lengthy cheer practices for all-star cheer and not as many practice sessions for high school cheer
– All-star cheerleading has a higher intensity level than high school cheerleading.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion all-star cheer and high school cheer involve many like characteristics. However, each are different in many aspects.
Restated Thesis
Although all-star cheer and high school both involve entertaining a crowd and similar training and practice, these two types of cheerleading have very different practice sessions, physical skills, and spirit.
Closing Remarks
The intensity level, mindset, and audience are the things that set all-star cheerleading and high school cheerleading apart.
