UNIT 5: COMPARISON & CONTRAST ESSAYS(part 1 & 2)

Presentation of Group 8:

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Part 1: Stimulating Ideas

A comparison and contrast essay is an essay used to illustrate the similarities and differences between one idea or image and another.

=> often helps us to see the image or idea in a new way.

Part 2: Brainstorming and Outlining

Comparison and Contrast Organization: A comparison

and contrast essay describes the qualities of a subject or idea by discussing the similarities and differences it shares with a different subject or idea.

Introduction Presents the subject that is to

be compared or contrasted. Ends with a thesis statement

that focuses the comparison or contrast.

Body Paragraphs

There are 3 ways to organize the body of a comparison and contrast essay:

Point-by-point Similarities and Differences Subject-by-subject (Block

arrangement)

Point-by-point essays:

There are two body paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence.

Each body paragraph presents one main point to be compared or contrasted between the two subjects.

Within each body paragragh, the topic sentence states the point of comparison/contrast between the subjects. The supporting sentences provide two or three examples.

The body paragraphs use sequence transitions, such as first, second, furthermore,etc., to connect the point-by-point analysis within the paragraph.

The most notable difference between these two kinds of foods is their flavor. Fresh foods have great flavor and taste because they keep all their natural conditions. Canned foods however, lack a lot of its flavor characteristics because there are some other chemical products added to the natural foods. It is logical that the fresh foods will have a greater taste and flavor when consumed just because of the time in which they have been prepared.

Comparing both types of foods we notice another difference. There is a health factor that affects both of them. Canned foods lose some of the original fresh food nutrients when stored, and also it has to be tinned with many conservatives and chemical factors that prolong the shelf life and apparent freshness of the food but could also become toxic if consumed too often.

Yet another difference between these two types of foods is the cost. Canned foods are much more expensive than fresh foods. Here the benefit of buying tinned foods is that they are easier to find, for example, in a supermarket instead of the market like the fresh foods, and they require less work to prepare than fresh foods, just open and serve.

Similarities and Differences essays: There are two body

paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence.

One body paragraph is devoted to similarities between the two subjects, and one body paragraph is devoted to differences.

John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln lived in different times and had very different family and educational backgrounds. Kennedy lived in the 20th century; Lincoln lived in the 19th century. Kennedy was born in 1917. Whereas, Lincoln was born more than a hundred years earlier in 1809. As for their family backgrounds. Kennedy came from a rich family. But Lincoln's family was not wealthy. Because Kennedy came from a wealthy family. He was able to attend expensive private schools. He graduated from Harvard University. Lincoln, on the other hand, had only one year of formal schooling. In spite of his lack of formal schooling, he became a well-known lawyer. He taught himself law by reading law books. Lincoln was. In other words, a self-educated man.

In spite of these differences in Kennedy and Lincoln's backgrounds. some interesting similarities between the two men are evident. In fact, books have been written about the strange coincidences in the lives of these two men. For example, take their political careers. Lincoln began his political career as a congressman. Similarly. Kennedy also began his political career as a congressman. Lincoln was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1847. And Kennedy was elected to the House in 1947. They went to Congress just 100 years apart. Another interesting coincidence is that each man was elected president of the United States in a year ending with the number 60. Lincoln was elected president in 1860. and Kennedy was elected in 1960: furthermore. both men were president during years of civil unrest in the country. Lincoln was president during the American Civil War During Kennedy's term of office. Civil unrest took the form of civil rights demonstrations.

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Subject-by-subject essays:

There are two body paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence.

Each body paragraph presents all the significant characteristics or points of one thing in a block. Then, in a matching block, the characteristics and points of the second thing are compared or contrasted with the first.

I'm going to discuss mountains first. The three aspects I'm going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location. Climate is always important in order to enjoy vacations. If a person dislikes cold weather, he or she might have a hard time in the mountains. The cold climate in the mountains is the first barrier to enjoying them, but the climate and the temperature of these zones also determine the types of activities they 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.

I'm going to discuss the beach second. The three aspects I'm going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important features that the beach has. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those places is always hot. The sea and the warm climate determine the activities that are available at the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal sites, there are discos and restaurants where people can dance or party throughout the night. Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the world.

Conclusion This allows the writer to

summarize the differences and similarities and state his or her feeling about the topic.

Point-by-point essays

Similarities and

Differences essays

Subject-by-subject essays

Body

paragraph 1

Body

paragraph 2

First point of comparison/contrast between A and B

Similarities between A and B

Both are fruits growing on trees and giving juice, but oranges are tropical, while apples are moderate to subtropical

Second point of comparison/contrast between A and B

Oranges have thick peels, came to Europe from India; Apples have thin peels, came from Turkey.

Both are fruits growing on trees and giving juice.

Differences between A and B

Oranges: tropical, thick peels, came to Europe from Indian. Apples: subtropical, thin peels, came from Turkey.

Points of comparison/contrast in relation to A

Orages are fruits growing on trees and giving juice, tropical, have thick peels, and came to Erope from India.

Points of comparison/contrast in relation to B, comparing/contrasting to A.

Apples are also fruits growing on trees and giving juice, but are moderate to subtropical, have thin peels, and are senter of diversity: Turkey.

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