Compare and Contrast Essay

Background information

• It’s an essay that is about two things.

• Compare- To identify the similarities between two

things.• Contrast- To identify the differences between two

things.

Block Arrangement

I Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss the differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach

II MountainA.  ClimateB.  Types of Activities  C.  Location 

III BeachA.  ClimateB.  Types of Activities  C.  Location 

IV Conclusion - Wrap things up - Restate thesis statement

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

Generalisation The two most common places people choose for taking a vacation are the beaches and the mountains.

Purpose The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast between vacationing at beaches and mountains.

Thesis statement

The three main differences are in terms of climate, types of activities and locations of beaches and mountains.

BODY PARAGRAPH 1

First is mountains. The three aspects that are going to be discussed are climate, types of activities and location

Point 1: Mountains

Topic Sentence

Climate Mountains have a cold climate.

Types of activities

Snow boarding, mountain climbing, and skiing.

LocationCanada is a country located in North America and contains many mountain vacation sites.

BODY PARAGRAPH 2

Second is beaches. The three aspects that are going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location.

Point 2: Beaches

Topic Sentence

Climate Beaches have a warm and hot climate.

Types of activities

LocationAcapulco and Cancun are two of the most beautiful beaches in the word.

Swim, play volleyball, and ride water bikes.

CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

People often choose one of these two options to spend their vacations.

It depends on what the person likes; that is what he or she will choose in terms of location, types of activities and climate.

Wrap things up

Restate thesis statement

Point-by-Point Arrangement

Organization of the essay (Outline)

5 paragraph essay

Introduction- Start off with a

generalisation and purpose that leads to a thesis statement.

Body paragraph 1- Point 1 (compare

& contrast)

Body paragraph 2- Point 2 (compare and

contrast)

Body paragraph 3- Point 3 (compare and

contrast)

Conclusion- Wrap up everything and

restate thesis statement.

Introduction Generalisation, purpose and thesis statement.

Body paragraph 1

First difference is climateA.  MountainsB.  Beach

Body paragraph 2

Second difference is type of activitiesA.  MountainsB.  Beach

Body paragraph 3

Third difference is the locationA.  MountainsB.  Beach

Conclusion Wrap up everything and restate thesis statement.

Generalisation

Purpose

Thesis statement

We decide what we are about to eat and how it will affect our bodies.

The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast between eating fresh foods instead of canned foods.

The three main differences are flavour, health benefits, and cost.

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

BODY PARAGRAPH 1

Topic sentence The most notable difference between these two kinds of foods is their flavour.

Fresh Foods Fresh foods have great flavor and taste because they keep all their natural conditions.

Canned Foods Canned foods lack a lot of its flavor because there are chemical products added.

Point 1: Flavour

BODY PARAGRAPH 2

Topic sentence Comparing both types of foods we notice another difference which is the health factor.

Canned Foodscontrasted toFresh Foods

Canned foods lose some of its original nutrients. It also it has to be tinned with many conservatives and chemicals and can become toxic if consumed too often.

Point 2: Health benefits

BODY PARAGRAPH 3Point 3: Cost

Topic sentence Yet another difference between these two types of foods is the cost.

Fresh Foods Fresh foods are hard to find and take time to prepare.

Canned Foods Canned foods are much more expensive than fresh foods, but easier to find and prepare.

CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

Wrap things up Here are the main three differences between buying fresh foods and buying canned foods.

Restatethesis statement

As we can see it comes down to a personal choice based on the amount of money, importance to nutrition and health, and also taste.