Compare/Contrast Writing Guide
Name:__________________
Date:_________________
Compare & Contrast Essay Period:______ Due:11/30/12
Hero # 1 _____________________________ Hero #2 _______________________________
When we compare, we show our readers a subject's similarities. When we contrast, we show our readers a subject's differences. We will be using this guide to outline our compare and contrast essay. Be sure and pay attention to the hints along the way to help you complete the information. The better this guide is filled out, the easier it will be to complete your essay.
Format of Compare & Contrast Essay (four paragraphs) 1. First paragraph – Introduction paragraph. Give your audience your thesis 2. Second paragraph – Contrast the differences between your tall tale heroes 3. Third paragraph – Compare the similarities between your tall tale heroes 4. Fourth paragraph – Conclusion paragraph. Land the plane..don’t crash it.
Transitional Words:
Use these words to help you connect your thoughts, your sentences, and your paragraphs:
addition again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too comparison also, in the same way, likewise, similarly concession granted, naturally, of course contrast although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, regardless, still, though, yet emphasis certainly, indeed, in fact, of course example or illustration after all, as an illustration, even, for example, for instance, in conclusion, indeed, in fact, in other words, in short, it is true, of course, namely, specifically, that is, to illustrate, thus, truly summary all in all, altogether, as has been said, finally, in brief,
Date:_________________
Compare & Contrast Essay Period:______ Due:11/30/12
Hero # 1 _____________________________ Hero #2 _______________________________
When we compare, we show our readers a subject's similarities. When we contrast, we show our readers a subject's differences. We will be using this guide to outline our compare and contrast essay. Be sure and pay attention to the hints along the way to help you complete the information. The better this guide is filled out, the easier it will be to complete your essay.
Format of Compare & Contrast Essay (four paragraphs) 1. First paragraph – Introduction paragraph. Give your audience your thesis 2. Second paragraph – Contrast the differences between your tall tale heroes 3. Third paragraph – Compare the similarities between your tall tale heroes 4. Fourth paragraph – Conclusion paragraph. Land the plane..don’t crash it.
Transitional Words:
Use these words to help you connect your thoughts, your sentences, and your paragraphs:
addition again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too comparison also, in the same way, likewise, similarly concession granted, naturally, of course contrast although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, regardless, still, though, yet emphasis certainly, indeed, in fact, of course example or illustration after all, as an illustration, even, for example, for instance, in conclusion, indeed, in fact, in other words, in short, it is true, of course, namely, specifically, that is, to illustrate, thus, truly summary all in all, altogether, as has been said, finally, in brief,