1. Compare and Contrast Essays A Review

2. Recognizing Compare and Contrast ●Compare and contrast the menu of McDonald’s and Burger King. ●Compare WWI to WWII, identifying similarities in the causes, development, and outcomes of the wars. ●We have discussed the possibilities of vacationing at both the beach and the mountains. In a well developed essay, discuss some of the differences between these two vacation spots.

3. Point by Point Introduction Conclusion

4. Point by Point Introduction Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2 Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare) Conclusion

5. Point by Point Introduction Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2 Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare) Point B of Subject 1 is to Point B of Subject 2 McDonald’s has the Big Mac; however, Burger King has the Whopper. (Contrast) Conclusion

6. Point by Point Introduction Point A of Subject 1 is to Point A of Subject 2 Both McDonald’s and Burger King have a value menu that contains multiple items. (Compare) Point B of Subject 1 is to Point B of Subject 2 McDonald’s has the Big Mac; however, Burger King has the Whopper. (Contrast) Point C of Subject 1 is to Point C of Subject 2 McDonald’s serves Pepsi products, but Burger King serves Coke products. (Contrast) Conclusion

7. Point by Point 1. Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach 2. First difference between mountains and beaches is climate A. Mountains B. Beach 3. Second difference between mountains and beaches are types of activities A. Mountains B. Beach 4. Third difference between mountains and beaches is the location A. Mountains B. Beach 5. Conclusion

8. Subject by Subject Introduction Conclusion

9. Subject by Subject Introduction Point A of Subject 1 Point B of Subject 1 Point C of Subject 1 McDonald’s has a value menu that contains multiple items. If you want a Big Mac you will have to go to McDonald’s because only they have it. McDonald’s serves Pepsi products. Conclusion

10. Subject by Subject Introduction Point A of Subject 1 Point B of Subject 1 Point C of Subject 1 McDonald’s has a value menu that contains multiple items. If you want a Big Mac you will have to go to McDonald’s because only they ave it. McDonald’s serves Pepsi products. Point A of Subject 2 Point B of Subject 2 Point C of Subject 2 Burger King also has a value menu that contains multiple items. However, Burger King serves the Whopper. If you want a Sprite, you will have to go to Burger King because they serve Coke products. Conclusion

11. Subject by Subject 1. Introduction in which you state your purpose which is to discuss the differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach 2. Mountain A. Climate B. Types of Activities C. Location 3. Beach A. Climate B. Types of Activities C. Location 4. Conclusion

12. Narrowing Down What to Write About Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class.

13. Narrowing Down What to Write About Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class. Plot Setting Where you bought each book The font used in each book Theme Illustrations Hardcover vs. Paperback What are the relevant topics for an English class essay?

14. Narrowing Down What to Write About Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class. Relevant TopicsIrrelevant Topics PlotThe font used in each book SettingHardcover vs. Paperback ThemeWhere you bought each book Illustrations

15. Narrowing Down What to Write About Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class. Relevant TopicsIrrelevant Topics PlotThe font used in each book SettingHardcover vs. Paperback ThemeWhere you bought each book Illustrations What if the essay was for a graphic design course?

16. Narrowing Down What to Write About Compare and Contrast two novels you have read for class. Relevant TopicsIrrelevant Topics The font used in each bookPlot Hardcover vs. PaperbackSetting IllustrationsWhere you bought each book Theme What if the essay was for a graphic design course?

17. Questions?