Compare and Contrast ESSAY Compare and contrast Soccer

Compare and Contrast ESSAY

Compare and contrast Soccer to Football using these categories Team, Positions, Rules, Skill set, Score

Introduction: THESIS STATEMENT �X and Y are mostly similar (different) with some notable differences (similarities). One notable similarity is A. Another notable similarity is B. However, they are different in C.

SOCCER vs. FOOTBALL �Soccer and Football are mostly different with some notable similarities. One notable difference is their positions. Another notable difference is their skill set. However, they are similar in the team aspect. OR Soccer and Football are mostly similar with some notable differences. One notable similarity is the team aspect. Another notable similarity is their positions. However, they are different

Difference Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence: Soccer and Football have different positions Soccer Football 1. 22 Positions 2. Not one position �Goal keeper guarding the end guarding the goal zone � 5 defenders, 4 3. 11 offensive midfielders, 2 players and 11 forwards defensive players Clincher Sentence: Overall, soccer and football are very different in their positioning � 11 positions

Difference Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence: Soccer and Football have different skill sets SOCCER FOOTBALL � Need to have � 1. Need to be able to go extremely hard for extremely good a minute or two endurance � 2. Need to have skill � Need to have skill with your hands your feet � 3. Need to memorize the playbook during � Need to read the game huddle at any moment during the flow of Clincher Sentence: These points prove that the game soccer and football are very different when it comes to skill set

Similarity Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence: However, soccer and Football have similar team aspects Soccer AND Football �Both are team sports, not individual sports �Both have coaches that focus on certain positions (*Insert analysis) �Both have captains Clincher Sentence: Therefore, soccer and football are similar when it comes to the team aspects

#5 of Rubric: Analysis �Analyze at least one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison �EXAMPLE: Both have coaches that focus on certain positions *Since both sports have an offensive-line and defensive-line there is a need for multiple coaches. Certain coaches specialize in offense and work with offensive players while other coaches specialize in defense and take on the responsibility of training the defense.