1. WUQ 10/25:
Choose one of the following, and compare/contrast in one paragraph.
Apple vs. Microsoft
Coke vs Pepsi
Star Wars vs. Star Trek
Dogs vs. Cats
Cash vs. Credit Cards
Comedy vs. Drama
Summer vs. Winter

2. Comparison & Contrast
Essay Writing

3. The Basics Comparison: How two things are alike
Contrast: How two things are different

4. The Purpose Function is to clarify and explain
MUST have a purpose (no need to point out the obvious)
Inform-make readers aware of significant ideas; clarify things
Make analogies-take an abstract idea and make it more concrete
Persuade-convince someone that two things are relatable or un-relatable
Evaluate: Establish advantages or disadvantages, strengths or weaknesses

5. Practice Stand up Face a partner
Find two similarities you have & two differences (cannot be obvious-because if it is obvious, you learn nothing or very little about each other—NOT gender, race, student, etc)
Write this on a loose-leaf paper to turn in at the end of the hour.
Pairs make a group of four
Find a similarity you all have (NOT obvious)

6. ORGANIZATION OPTIONS for writing

7. Organization Options: Subject-by-Subject
Philadelphia
Climate
Transportation
Tourism
Accommodations
San Diego

8. Organization Option 2: Point-by-Point
Climate
Philadelphia
San Diego
Public Transportation
Tourism
Accommodations

9. Organization Either option you choose still has:
Introduction-what are you comparing or contrasting and why?
Evidence & Explanation
Conclusion-So? Why is it important to know and understand your points?

10. In your body paragraphs…
Utilize parallel structure
NO: Harris emphasizes self-denial, but with Marconi’s plan you can eat whatever you want.
YES: Harris emphasizes self-denial, but Marconi emphasizes moderation.
Practice parallel structure from bell work. Write on paper.

11. Discuss similarities between two different things (compare)
Write 1
Discuss similarities between two different things (compare)
Ex: How are comedies similar to horror movies?
Write one paragraph (6-8 sentences) with multiple points.

12. Discuss differences between two similar things (contrast)
Write 2
Discuss differences between two similar things (contrast)
Ex: How are Harry Potter books different from the Harry Potter movies? (if you haven’t seen HP, think of something else that you have both seen and read)
Write one paragraph (6-8 sentences) with multiple points.