Comparison Essay Outline Ms Achala Eng 1301

Review: Organizing the Comparison Essay1. Writing the Comparative Thesis Statement: Consider the following thesis statements:

a. Although ________________________and ____________________________are similar, they differ markedly in ____________________, _________________________ and ___________________ .

b. Even though _______________________ and ____________________have _____________________in common, they contrast in ___________________, _______________________and _______________ .

c. Despite the similarities in ____________________ , and ____________ ,they contrast noticeably in _____________, ______________, and _______________ .

d. Although ___________ and ______________ differ in ______________________, they are alike in _________________________and ___________________ .

e. Despite the differences in _______________ and _______________, they are similar in ____________, and __________________________ .

f. Even though __________________________ and ______________ differ in ____________, they are similar in _______________ ,___________________, and _________________ .

THE BLOCK PATTERN

Give all supporting details for one subject and then give supporting details for the other subject.

Paragraph 1: Introduction and Thesis statement

Paragraph 2 and 3: Discuss and give supporting details for subject 1

Paragraph 3 and 4: Discuss and give supporting details for subject 2

Paragraph 5: Concluding Statement

THE ALTERNATING PATTERN

Alternate the details from one side of comparison to the other.

Paragraph 1: Introduction and Thesis Statement

Paragraph 2 and 3: Discuss and give all details of the similarities between both subjects

Paragraph 3 and 4: Discuss and give all the details of the differences between both subjects

Paragraph 5: Concluding statement

NOTE: The conclusion statement should include final connections between the two subjects and restate your thesis. The conclusion can include your personal opinion so long as you state it as such for example in my opinion restaurant A is better than restaurant B.