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.