Structure of a Comparison/Contrast Essay
Point-by-Point Format
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Introduction
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Hook
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Connecting Information
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Thesis Statement (X and Y)
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Body Paragraph 1
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Topic Sentence: Point #1
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[Supporting sentences and details about X]
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[Contrasting/Comparing Transition]
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Body Paragraph 2
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Topic Sentence: Point #2
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[Supporting sentences and details about X]
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[Contrasting/Comparing Transition]
+ [Supporting sentences and details about Y]
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Body Paragraph 3
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Topic Sentence: Point #3
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[Supporting sentences and details about X]
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[Contrasting/Comparing Transition]
+ [Supporting sentences and details about Y]
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Conclusion
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Restate thesis statement
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Connecting information/summary of main points
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Concluding statement: opinion, suggestion, prediction
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Block Format
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Introduction
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Hook
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Connecting Information
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Thesis Statement (X and Y)
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Body Paragraph 1
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Topic Sentence:
Introduce X
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Point #1
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[Transition] Point #2
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[Transition] Point #3
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Body Paragraph 2
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Topic Sentence: [Contrasting/Comparing Transition] Introduce Y
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Point #1
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[Transition] Point #2
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[Transition] Point #3
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Conclusion
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Restate thesis statement
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Connecting information/summary of main points
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Concluding statement: opinion, suggestion, prediction
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