2.  1. Introduction-thesis  2. Subject 1- topic sentence  Trait 1  Trait 2  Trait 3  3. Subject 2 – topic sentence  Trait 1  Trait 2  Trait 3  4. Conclusion

3.  Comparing and Contrasting Summer and Winter in subject format  Introduction  I. Summer – There are several characteristics that contribute to summer being an enjoyable time of year  Trait 1 Temperature  Trait 2 Activities  Trait 3 Colors  2. Winter – The characteristics of winter differ from summer because winter conditions are often unbearable and less pleasant.  Trait 1 Temperature  Trait 2 Activities  Trait 3 Colors

4.  1. Introduction – thesis  2. Trait 1 – topic sentence  Subject 1  Subject 2  3. Trait 2 – topic sentence  Subject 1  Subject 2  4. Trait 3 – topic sentence  Subject 1  Subject 2  5. Conclusion

5.  Comparing and Contrasting summer and winter in trait by trait format  Introduction  I. Temperature – The biggest difference between winter and summer is the temperature.  A. Summer  B. Winter  II. Activities – Summer and winter months are full of activities; yet, the activities that take place are often quite different  A. Summer  B. Winter  III. Colors – Although colors are present during both summer and winter, they drastically differ.  A. Summer  B. Winter  Conclusion

6.  Work plays a major role in controlling the lives of Alan and Bigger. Alan struggles to function with the pressure he feels from his demanding boss. He attempts to find another job, and he eventually finds one that interests him. Like Alan, Bigger also feels pressure and anxiety. He is working with a privileged family which often makes Bigger feel like a foreigner; therefore, Bigger also quits. However, unlike Alan, Bigger cannot find employment that he is passionate about.

7.  Similarities and differences are identified with transitional words and phrases  Transitions must be used when going from one idea to the next  To compare use the following transitions: - also, likewise, similarly, in the same manner, just as, in the same way - To contrast use the following transitions: - although, but, despite, even though, however, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, on the other hand

8.  Transitions – pg 70 in College Writer