16 Apr Fill out this outline and then try to write the essay
This will be discussed during the class. If you miss the class you can watch the video.
Do your best with the outline and brainstorm. Upload them on one paper into this dropbox.
Compare and Contrast – 2 people
Physical appearance
Use descriptive words.
Hair and eye color, facial features, height, weight. Etc.
Job, education, likes to work with people or by themselves.
Personality
Likes, dislikes, hobbies, personality traits, family, kids, etc.
Comparison/Contrast Essay Outline
I. Introduction (Include a hook and thesis statement including the points of
contrast 1,2, and 3)
Example Thesis: ______ and ______ have many similarities and differences in their physical appearance, career, and personalities.
II. Topic Sentence: Looks
A. Topic – physical appearance/similarities
1. Support
2. Support
B. Topic physical appearance /differences
1. Support
2. Support
III. Topic Sentence: Career
A. Topic career/similarities
1. Support
2. Support
B. Topic Career/differences
1. Support
2. Support
IV. Topic Sentence: Personality
A. Topic personality/similarities
1. Support
2. Support
B. Topic personality/differences
3. Support
4. Support
V. Concluding Paragraph (with a summary of points, a restatement of
thesis, and a final comment)
Remember that you are writing in third person. Do not use I or talk about my friends. Give the people names. Keep yourself out of the paper.
