Comparison & Contrast Essay

Format – Contrast (Diffferences)

(1) Block Method

Example

Vacationing in the mountains & Vacationing at the beach

Comparison bases:  Climate  Types of activities  Location

2 nd Paragraph- vacationing in the mountains  Cold weather  Enjoy hiking, skiing, trekking, bird watching  Can go to Cameraon Highland, Genting Highland, Fraser Hill

3 rd paragraph -Vationing at the beaches  Warm weather & sea water  Fun beaches activities: beach volleyball, build sandcastles, swimming, snorkeling, diving, water bike  Pork Dickson, Pulau Redang, Pulau Langkawi

Conclusion Both are fun places to go, depending on what one likes.

(2) Point by Point Method

2 nd Paragraph The weather in the moutains is cold while/whereas the weather at the beach is warm.

3 rd Paragraph We can choose to hike, watch bird, ski in the mountains. On the other hand, swimming, playing beach volleyball, building sandcastles, snorkerling and others are the usual activities one can find at the beach.

4 th Paragraph If we opt to go to the mountains, we can go to Cameron Highland, Genting Highland, Fraser Hill or Mount Kinabalu. However, if we choose to have our vacation at the beach, Pulau Redang, Pulau Langkawi, Pork Dickson are some of the top choices.

Conclusion Wherever we choose to go, they are both guaranteed fun.

Example

Comparison Between Fresh Food and Canned Food

Comparison Bases: Nutrition Value Process of Cooking Cost

2 nd paragraph Fresh food retains its original flavor and freshness, on the contrary, canned food has more chemicals to extend its shelf life.

3 rd Paragraph Fresh food takes more time to cook and using more natural spices and flavor to make it tasty. In contrast, canned food is easier to prepare since all ingredients are in the tin. Tinned food is only needed to be heated.

4 th paragraph Unlike tinned food, the cost of fresh food is more expensive since all ingredients are bought separately. Tinned food is usually made in mass production, so the cost is lower.

Conclusion: Compared with fresh food, canned food definitely has less nutritional value, easier to prepare and less expensive. However, the former is healthier to be consumed than the latter.

Transitions Used: Contrast- unllike, in contrast, on the other hand, however, on the contrary, contrasted with

Format – Compare (Similarities)

Example

My friend and I

Comparison bases : Height, family background, hobby

2 nd Paragraph Like Amin, I am also 167cm tall. We are both thin and are quite popular among our friends.

3 rd Paragraph There are 5 family members in Amin's family. Similarly, I also have five members in my family.

4 th Paragraph During my free time, I usually play chess and swim at the public swimming pool near my house. Amin likes playing chess and swimming too.

Transitions : In the same way, compared to, like, similar to, similary, at the same time, too