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The Compare/Contrast Essay
Assignment due Monday, May 15
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What is a Compare/Contrast essay?
Compare means that your subjects show similarities (alike) Contrast means that your subjects show differences (unalike) Comparison means showing both similarities and differences of your subjects
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How to Begin Determine your two subjects
Must be of the same category (people, places, objects, ideas) Create a brainstorming chart Subject A (Mom) Subject B (Dad) Loving Generous Cooks Worrier patience Strict Breadwinner Caring disciplinarian
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Second Chart Similarities Differences
Find information from brainstorming chart for any ideas that MATCH List information from brainstorming chart that does NOT MATCH
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Ask 3 Questions… Which of the two columns is the strongest in the qualities of ideas? What type of essay would be best based on these ideas? Compare Contrast Comparison How should I organize my essay?
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Outlining—first option
Block or Subject by Subject Thesis Mom Personality Values Parenting Skills Transitional paragraph (not in outline) Dad
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Outlining—second option
Point by Point Thesis I. Personality A. Mom B. Dad II. Values III. Parenting Skills
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Thesis: Compare essay My mom and dad share (have similar) traits in personality, values, and parenting skills.
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Thesis: Contrast essay
The differences in personality, values, and parenting skills between my parents makes me wonder how they found themselves compatible.
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Thesis: Comparison essay
Even though my parents have the same personality, it is their differences in values and parenting skills that create the conflicts between them.
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