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Worksheet for a Compare and Contrast writing
A. Definition:
Writing a Writing a comparison/contrast paper involves ___________ and ____________ two subjects.
A comparison shows how two things are ___________. -----____________
A contrast shows two things are ___________.-------_______________
B. How to write it
Step One: Brainstorming
Brainstorm ______________ you know about each subject and then go back look connections that show ___________ and ________________.
Points of Contrast/Comparison
Autumn
Spring
Temperature (--)
Changes (--)
Colors (+)
Symbolism (--) (+)
Step Two: Organize your writing
1. Introduction:
_______________and_____________________are________________________________________. There are many important similarities and differences between these two ____________.
2. Body-----the divided pattern/the alternating pattern.
We choose alternating pattern for our writing.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Thesis statement
Paragraph 2: Discuss and give all the details of the ___________ between both subjects
Paragraph 3: Discuss and give all the details of the ___________ between both subjects
Paragraph 4: Concluding statement
Sentences that may be useful:
First, __________________ and _______________are similar in many ways. For example, ________________Another similarity is _________________________________________Finally, ______________________________________________. / __________ and __________ are similar in many ways. For example, ____________________. Furthermore, they both ____________________. A final similarity is ____________________.
_________ and ___________ are similar in some ways, yet they are still different in many other ways./Both ___________ and __________ have many things in common, however there are a few major differences./___________ and __________are both alike in several ways but they have their differences. Firstly, _______________________________. Secondly, ____________________. What’s more, ______________