2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
4th MODULE ONLINE EDUCATION
WRITING COURSE
Chapter 4: Comparison & Contrast Essays
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Hook
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Introduction
Paragraphs
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Introduction Paragraphs for Comparison / Contrast
Essays
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Writing Thesis Statements for Comparison / Contrast
Essays
In most of the thesis statements,
the writer says what main points the
essay will cover.
It controls the information for an entire
essay
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Laptops and computers have some similarities in terms of capacity, performance and speed
Life as an only child and life with siblings resemble each other in terms of responsibilities,
education and concerns
Mail bosses and female bosses have some featuresin common: skills, management and tolerance.
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BODY
PARAGRAPHS
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Writing Topic Sentences for Body Paragraphs in
Comparison / Contrast Essays
Usually the thesis statement at the end of the introduction
paragraph spells out the main points of similarity or
difference. When this is the case, each point of similarity or
difference will be discussed in a different paragraph
following the same order as they are stated in the thesis
statement. When you are starting a body paragraph for a
comparison / contrast essay, the first and most important
thing to do is to mention your topic and supporting point
(similarity / difference) in your topic sentence.
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Topic Sentence
The first sentence of each body paragraph is called the TOPIC
SENTENCE. This sentence serves as an introduction to the
paragraph and establishes its purpose.
LOOK AT THESE EXAMPLES
1. The Caribe Hilton Hotel is located in a much better place
than its competitor, the Ritz Carlton.
2. The Caribe Hilton offers better price rates at all times.
3. You will receive a far better service at the Caribe Hilton Hotel
than at the Ritz Carlton.
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ADDING
SUPPORT
for each body
paragraph
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Adding Support
After writing topic sentences, we can start
adding support to our body paragraphs.
Remember that you can provide support
with examples, explanations, statistics, facts,
etc.
Follow your outline when you are writing your body paragraphs.
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Concluding
Paragraphs
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Concluding Paragraphs for
Comparison / Contrast Essays
A concluding paragraph is your chance to
remind the reader of your thesis. Also, the
conclusion brings the paper to a natural and
graceful end, sometimes leaving the reader
with a final thought on the subject.
You should start your concluding paragraph
with a transitional signal for a concluding
paragraph. You should also avoid introducing a
new idea in conclusions.
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