1. Compare & Contrast Essay

2. Introduction Paragraph
General Statement/ Hook: Language has the power to persuade crowds, especially when one adds verbal irony.
2-3 Sentence Summary: William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Ferndale Park by an anonymous author are both plays that present public speakers. Julius Caesar is about…
Ferndale Park is about...
Thesis/ 3 reasons: Although these two plays present public speakers, each of their speeches are different due to their goals, whether they accomplish their goals, and the way they present their themes.

3. Body Paragraph 1 (Similarities)
Transition sentence
1st similarity
Evidence (From both)
2nd similarity
3rd similarity

4. Body Paragraph 2 (Differences)
Transition sentence
1st difference
Evidence (From both)
2nd difference
3rd difference
Evidence (from both)

5. Conclusion Restate thesis/ 3 Reasons: In a different way!
Although the two speeches mirror each other, they differ in many areas, such as goals, accomplishment of goals, and presentation of themes.
-”So What” Point
Public speaking is a great tool to use when one needs to persuade an audience.

6. Pay Attention to Detail
DON’T TALK ABOUT THE ESSAY WITHIN THE ESSAY
“As discussed in this essay…”
Never start a sentence with BUT
or AND
No 1st or 2nd pronouns (I, we, you)
Proofreading WILL COUNT AS A SEPARATE GRADE THIS TIME