1. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
We compare and contrast the show the difference and similarities between two things.

2. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Compare and contrast writing shows the differences and similarities between two things.
There are two different ways to write “compare and contrast”.
The Block Method (1-2-3, 1-2-3) (Put all of one circle together, and the other together)
The Features Method (1-1, 2-2, 3-3) (Put each difference for each feature together)
These are your choices, but you should be challenging yourself to use the Features Method of comparing and contrasting.

3. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
People are always looking forward to their vacation and there are many places to visit. I think that the two most common places people choose for taking a holiday are the beaches and the mountains. Both places offer a variety of fun activities, and they are totally different, too. The purpose of this essay is to contrast the climate, types of activities and locations of beaches and mountains.
I’m going to discuss mountains first. Climate is always important if you want to enjoy your vacation. If a person dislikes cold weather, he or she might not like the mountains. The climate and the temperature also determine the types of activities on offer. Snow boarding, mountain climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and skiing are some activities people can enjoy when going to the mountains. There are many regions that have mountains where people can go and have a great vacation. Canada is a country located in North America and contains many mountain vacation sites where people can go and have fun.
The other vacation destination is the beach. The three features I’m going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location. A warm climate is one of the most important features that the beach has to offer. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those places is always hot. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the word.
In conclusion the destination a person chooses for his or her vacation depends on their own personal preference. I like the beach better than the mountains as I love water sports. However, sometimes it is better to take a risk and try a different place to enjoy. 

4. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
What two things are compared and contrasted?
Does the writer organize his writing by comparing and contrasting different features, or does he focus on the one item to be compared and then the next (Block Method)?
What 3 features are compared and contrasted for each destination?
How many paragraphs are there? What is the purpose of each paragraph?
Which sentence in the introduction tells the reader what the essay is going to be about (the thesis statement)?
In which paragraph does the writer give his opinion?
People are always looking forward to their vacation and there are many places to visit. I think that the two most common places people choose for taking a holiday are the beaches and the mountains. Both places offer a variety of fun activities, and they are totally different, too. The purpose of this essay is to contrast the climate, types of activities and locations of beaches and mountains.
I’m going to discuss mountains first. Climate is always important if you want to enjoy your vacation. If a person dislikes cold weather, he or she might not like the mountains. The climate and the temperature also determine the types of activities on offer. Snow boarding, mountain climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and skiing are some activities people can enjoy when going to the mountains. There are many regions that have mountains where people can go and have a great vacation. Canada is a country located in North America and contains many mountain vacation sites where people can go and have fun.
The other vacation destination is the beach. The three features I’m going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location. A warm climate is one of the most important features that the beach has to offer. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those places is always hot. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the word.
In conclusion the destination a person chooses for his or her vacation depends on their own personal preference. I like the beach better than the mountains as I love water sports. However, sometimes it is better to take a risk and try a different place to enjoy. 

5. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Choose one of the following topics:
Two fast food restaurants
Two pets for your household
Learning English and learning Chinese
Two superheroes

6. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Now, how are you going to organize/summarize your information?
Make a chart that has the information you know about the two things.
You should not have “yes” and “no” in your chart, because this is about giving information; “it has” “it doesn’t have” isn’t enough.
Use VERY general ideas for the features. Instead of “home” use “habitat” or “food” not “hamburger”.
FEATURES
Hens
Ducks
eggs
wings 
feet 
beak 
flight 
nest 
migration 
food 

7. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Now, how are you going to organize/summarize your information?
FEATURES
McDonald’s
KFC
French Fries
Good
Bad
Hamburger 
Beef
Chicken
Colours
Yellow/Red
Red/White
Delicious
Yes No
Ice Cream
Breakfast
Pancake
Sandwich
24 hours
Size
Big
Small
FEATURES
McDonald’s
KFC
Sides
Fries
Onion Rings
Meals
Many Choices
All Chicken
Logo
Yellow “M”
Col. Sanders
Flavour 
Original
Spicy/Orig.
Desserts 
Ice Cream
Egg Tarts
Breakfast
Pancakes, etc.
Sandwich, etc.
Hours
Most 24h.
Many not 24h.
Locations
Many, big
Few, smaller

8. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Now, how are you going to organize/summarize your information?
Make a chart that has the information you know about the two things.
You should not have “yes” and “no” in your chart, because this is about giving information; “it has” “it doesn’t have” isn’t enough.
Use VERY general ideas for the features. Instead of “home” use “habitat” or “food” not “hamburger”.
FEATURES
Hens
Ducks
eggs
wings 
feet 
beak 
flight 
nest 
migration 
food 

9. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Now, how are you going to organize/summarize your information?
Like our hens and ducks essay, you have to group the features into three paragraphs.
Make sure the features are related, and that you have 6 sentences for each paragraph.
Summarize the information from your Venn Diagram in each of the sections of the chart.
FEATURES
Hens
Ducks
feet 
beak 
food 
eggs
nest 
wings 
flight 
migration 

10. CREATIVE WRITING: TASK
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
You are going to make five (5) paragraphs to compare and contrast the information you have.
Make sure you introduce each paragraph. Then compare and contrast (or contrast and compare).
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion
COMPARE
Both (A) and (B)…
(A) is as…as (B)
CONTRAST
(A) is…than (B)
Whereas…
Unlike (A), (B)…
In contrast, …