Compare and Contrast Essays

A Review

Recognizing Compare and Contrast

● Compare and contrast the menu of McDonald’s and Burger King.

● Compare WWI to WWII, identifying similarities in the causes, development, and outcomes of the wars.

● We have discussed the possibilities of vacationing at both the beach and the mountains. In a well developed essay, discuss some of the differences between these two vacation spots.

Point by PointIntroduction

Conclusion

Point by PointIntroduction

Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2

Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare)

Conclusion

Point by PointIntroduction

Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2

Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare)

Point B of Subject 1 is to Point B of Subject 2

McDonald’s has the Big Mac; however, Burger King has the Whopper. (Contrast)

Conclusion

Point by PointIntroduction

Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2

Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare)

Point B of Subject 1 is to Point B of Subject 2

McDonald’s has the Big Mac; however, Burger King has the Whopper. (Contrast)

Point C of Subject 1 is to Point C of Subject 2

McDonald’s serves Pepsi products, but Burger King serves Coke products. (Contrast)

Conclusion

Point by Point1. Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to

discuss differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach

2. First difference between mountains and beaches is climateA. MountainsB. Beach

3. Second difference between mountains and beaches are types of activitiesA. MountainsB. Beach

4. Third difference between mountains and beaches is the locationA. MountainsB. Beach

5. Conclusion

Subject by Subject

Introduction

Conclusion

Subject by Subject

Introduction

Point A of Subject 1Point B of Subject 1Point C of Subject 1

McDonald’s has a value menu that contains multiple items. If you want a Big Mac you will have to go to McDonald’s because only they have it. McDonald’s serves Pepsi products.

Conclusion

Subject by Subject

Introduction

Point A of Subject 1Point B of Subject 1Point C of Subject 1

McDonald’s has a value menu that contains multiple items. If you want a Big Mac you will have to go to McDonald’s because only they ave it. McDonald’s serves Pepsi products.

Point A of Subject 2Point B of Subject 2Point C of Subject 2

Burger King also has a value menu that contains multiple items. However, Burger King serves the Whopper. If you want a Sprite, you will have to go to Burger King because they serve Coke products.

Conclusion

Subject by Subject

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

2. MountainA. ClimateB. Types of Activities C. Location

3. BeachA. ClimateB. Types of Activities C. Location

4. Conclusion

Narrowing Down What to Write About

Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

Narrowing Down What to Write AboutCompare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

Plot

Setting

Where you bought each book

The font used in each book

Theme

Illustrations

Hardcover vs. Paperback

What are the relevant topics for an English class essay?

Narrowing Down What to Write About

Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

Relevant Topics Irrelevant Topics

Plot The font used in each book

Setting Hardcover vs. Paperback

Theme Where you bought each book

Illustrations

Narrowing Down What to Write About

Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

Relevant Topics Irrelevant Topics

Plot The font used in each book

Setting Hardcover vs. Paperback

Theme Where you bought each book

Illustrations

What if the essay was for a graphic design course?

Narrowing Down What to Write About

Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

Relevant Topics Irrelevant Topics

The font used in each book Plot

Hardcover vs. Paperback Setting

Illustrations Where you bought each book

Theme

What if the essay was for a graphic design course?

Questions?