Comparison/Contrast Essays
English Writing
Comparison vs. contrast
Organizing comparison/contrast essays
The Block Method The Point-by-point method
Example: BMW vs. Matiz
Criteria of comparison/contrast
Criteria BMW 1 Toyota Yaris
Safety
Acceleration
Cost of Maintenance
Fuel economy
Comfort
The Block method
Subject APoint 1Point 2Point 3
Subject BPoint 1Point 2Point 3
BMW 1Safety Fuel economyCost of maintenance
Toyota YarisSafety Fuel economyCost of maintenance
The Block Method: Essay Outline
Introductory paragraphBody paragraph (1): VW Golf
SafetyFuel economyAfter-sale service
Body paragraph (2): MatizSafetyFuel economyAfter-sale service
Conclusion paragraph
The Point-by-point method
Point 1Subject ASubject B
Point 2Subject ASubject B
Point 3Subject ASubject B
SafetyVW GolfMatiz
Fuel economy VW GolfMatiz
After-sale service VW GolfMatiz
The Point-by-point method:Essay Outline
Introductory paragraphBody paragraph (1): Safety
BMW1Toyota Yaris
Body paragraph (2): Fuel economyBMW1Toyota Yaris
Body paragraph (3): After-sale serviceBMW1Toyota Yaris
Conclusion paragraph
Writing Process
Select a topicChoose two subjects you want to compare or contrast
Criteria of comparison/contrastMake a table of comparison/contrast
Organization methodblock or point-by-point?
Make an outlineWrite an effective essay thesis Develop each body paragraph
a topic sentenceClear explanationSupporting evidence