Compare find similarities Contrast find differences Looking at

Compare – find similarities Contrast – find differences Looking at two reasons to write a paragraph…

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Ms. Dorsey and Ms. Bills Has 2 kids Has taught for many years Has 6 kids Brown hair Tall Dr. Who fan have kids Blond hair teachers Enjoy reading, going to plays lived in Idaho Short Hasn’t taught very long Has never seen Dr. Who!

My Hogs Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have completely diverse personalities. Obbie is a six year old, male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is a one year old, female, Boston terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee insists on sleeping on the bed, under the covers every night. On the other hand, Obbie will only sleep on the floor, under the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and uptight; however, Marcee is hyper and friendly to anyone she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to the larger dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving up until he is scolded. Given that they were both treated the same way all their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different in everything they do. ~© 2005 Kayla Marie Anfinson~

Sample Topic Sentences Decide if one of these patterns will work for your paragraph, adjust the sentence to fit, and write your paragraph! • A comparison between my sister and me shows interesting similarities and differences. • My brother and I are different in many ways, but alike in the most important ones. <Important similarities> • Roger and Clyde are my cousins, but that may be the only thing they have in common. <Very different>

Organize Your Paragraph • AABB – discuss the people separately • • • Sentence about Person 1 Sentence about Person 2 ABAB – discuss the people together • • Compare/contrast one thing about Person 1 and 2 Compare/contrast another thing about them

Sample Concluding Sentence • Even though I can’t imagine two more different personalities, my family wouldn’t be the same without my sisters Libby and Roxy. • Of all the things we have in common, our shared love of sports keeps my dad and me very close. • While my parents are a lot alike, I’m glad they have some differences to make our family unique.

Hamburger Helper No one likes a dry burger—add transitions! Add a few to your condiment bottle: first, second, etc. yet in comparison next also for instance until as a result neither when soon finally while even though as specifically another throughout to begin with besides

Sample paragraph without transitions: One aspect of junior high that is a lot different than elementary school is that students change classes a few times a day. There was just one classroom in elementary (except on specialty days). There are four classes a day in junior high. In elementary school the teacher would usually tell us when to change activities. When the bell rings in junior high students charge through crowded hallways to their next classes. Changing classes so often can be dangerous for a small seventh-grader. There a lot of students in the hall. Changing classes more often than grade school required is a major difference between elementary school and junior high school that students need to get used to.

Sample with transitions: One aspect of junior high that is a lot different than elementary school is that students change classes a few times a day. There was just one classroom in elementary (except on specialty days), while there are four classes a day in junior high. In elementary school the teacher would usually tell us when to change activities. Now when the bell rings in junior high students charge through crowded hallways to their next classes. With so many students in the hall, changing classes so often can be dangerous for a small seventh-grader. Changing classes more often than grade school required is a major difference between elementary school and junior high school that students need to get used to.

Works Cited • Anfinson, Kayla Marie. “My Hogs. ” English 120 Wiki, “Comparison and Contrast Paragraph. ” 4 Apr. 2006. Web. 2 Oct. 2012. <http: //english 120. pbworks. com/w/page/1900683 3/contrast%20 and%20 comparison%20 paragraph >