Write a Compare-and-Contrast Report, using transitions to clearly signal a compare-and-contrast organization. Review Ramez Naam’s article “Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?,” which explains how bionic body parts are becoming more advanced. As you read, take notes about the two types of bionic technology Naam discusses in his article—bionic technology that repairs or replaces damage to the human body and bionic technology that enhances the human body.

Then use your notes to write a four-paragraph Compare-and-Contrast Report in which you compare and contrast the two types of technology. Organize your information as follows:

Introduction: Introduce the topic and state your controlling idea about the two kinds of bionic technologies.
Body Paragraph 1: Tell how the two kinds of technologies are similar.
Body Paragraph 2: Tell how the two kinds of technologies are different.
Conclusion: Sum up your ideas.
When writing, consider focusing on the similarities and differences in how advanced the technologies are, what functions they can provide for people, and how they might affect people's lives and society. Use details from the text to support your ideas.