1. Comparison / ContrastParagraphandEssay

2. To compare means to point out similarities. To contrast means to point out differences

3. A Comparison/contrast paragraph or essay shows how things are alike or different to help the reader choose between alternatives.

4. Two things must be alike enough to result in a meaningful comparison. Choose subjects that are similar enough to be compared or contrasted.

5. You need to find points of comparison that are parallel to show how the subjects are similar or different.

6. Will I compare or contrast?

7. Whether you decide to write about similarities or differences, you will have to decide how to organize your paragraph.You can choose between twopatterns of organization:

8. Subject by SubjectSay everything (your details) about your first subject and then you say everything about your second subject.The same points should be discussed for both subjects in the same order.

9. Subject by subjectOutlineI -TopicSentence:II- Details:Subject 1point 1 point 2 point 3Subject 2point 1 point 2 point 3Concluding sentence

10. Point by PointYou support and explain your topic sentence by discussing each point of comparison or contrast, switching back and forth between subjects

11. Point by Point OutlineI-Topic sentenceII- Details:point 1subject 1 subject 2point 2subject 1 subject 2point 3subject 1 subject 2III - Concluding sentence

12. One similarity Another similarity Similarly Like Both As well as Also Too In addition One difference Another difference In contrast Unlike Although But, yet Instead of On the other hand Whereas Transitions

13. Don’t forget comparative of adjectives and adverbs:more … thanless … thanas … as

14. The topic sentence of the paragraph and the thesisstatement in an essay include the two subjects you are comparing or contrasting and the main points you want to make about them.

15. The end!