Comparison and contrast essay

Group 2
COMPARISON-CONTRAST
Essay
Definition
Comparison and contrast essay :

A Comparison or Contrast essay is an essay in which you either compare something or contrast something.
A comparison essay is an essay in which you emphasize the similarities.
A contrast essay is an essay in which you emphasize the differences.
The similarities (compare) between two things in order to make a point about them.
The differences (contrast) between two things in order to make a point about them.
The similarities (compare) and/or differences (contrast) between two things in order to make a point.
The similarities (contrast) and/or differnces (compare) between two things in order to make a point.
Purposes of this essay
to examine:
ORGANIZATIONS
Block organization.
Point-by-point.

1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader`s interest.
+ Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very different or have many important similarities and differences.
2 Body
- Describe featues of the first subject.
- Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences exist .
- Do not mention the second subject.
-The next paragraphs must begin with a transition showing you are comparing the second subject to the first.
3 Conclusion
+ Give a brief, general summary of the most important similarities and differences.
+ End with a personal statement, a prediction, or another snappy clincher.
1.BLOCK ORGANIZATION
For example
Block Arrangement (four paragraphs)
1 Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss the differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach
2 Mountain
A.  Climate
B.  Types of Activities 
C.  Location 
3 Beach
A. Climate
B. Types of Activities 
C. Location  Conclusion
4 Conclusion
POINT BY POINT
1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader`s interest.
+ Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very different or have many important similarities and differences.
2 Body
+Discuss how both subjects compare on feature one.
+Transitions beginning each paragraph are made by repeating ideas, phrases or words.
+Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences exist.
+Discussing a new feature in each new paragraph.
3.Conclusion
+ In this paragraph, give a brief, general summary of the most important similarities and differences.
+End with a personal statement, a prediction or another snappy clincher.
For example
Point-by-Point (five paragraphs)
1 Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach 
2 First difference between mountains and beaches is climate
A.  Mountains
B.  Beach
 3 Second difference between mountains and beaches are types of activities
A.  Mountains
B.  Beach 
4 Third difference between mountains and beaches is the location
A.  Mountains
B.  Beach 
5 Conclusion 
THE END