Question

Compare/Contrast Essay Guide

Introduction Paragraph:
Did you know that . . . ? Have you ever . . .? There are . . . . I couldn’t believe . . . . Although the book and the movie are similar, they also have many differences. (thesis statement)

Similarities Paragraph:
________ have many things in common. One similarity is . . . . Another one is . . . . They also share . . . . In addition . . . Furthermore . . . Also, . . . . Additionally, . . . (Make sure to elaborate or give examples for each point you assert. For instance . . . )

Differences Paragraph:
However, _the movie_ and _the book_ are also very different. One difference is . . . . Another one is . . . . Although _____ . . . , _____ . . . . Unlike ____, ____ . . . . (Make sure to elaborate or give examples for each point you assert. For instance . . . )

Conclusion:
As you can see, although ____ and ___ have similarities, they are more different than they are the same. Next time . . . Maybe . . . Isn’t this . . . (End with a sentence that makes the reader think.)