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Comparison Essays

Comparison Essays. Comparing and Contrasting. Compare : to discuss similarities . Contrast : to discuss differences . In a comparison essay you must do BOTH of these things. Comparison Essays. Introduction Body Paragraph #1 ( Compare BOTH Characters ) Body Paragraph #2

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Comparison Essays

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  1. Comparison Essays

  2. Comparing and Contrasting • Compare: to discuss similarities. • Contrast: to discuss differences. • In a comparison essay you must do BOTH of these things.

  3. Comparison Essays Introduction Body Paragraph #1 (Compare BOTH Characters) Body Paragraph #2 (Contrast Character 1) Body Paragraph #3 (Contrast Character 2) Conclusion

  4. Your Assignment Write a Comparison Essay about the values of the two characters from the short story “Just Lather, That’s All”. Type of Essay Topic of Essay

  5. Comparison Essays An Eight Step Process

  6. Step 1 – Venn Diagram Captain Torres The Barber Two Contrasting Values Two Contrasting Values One Similar (Compare) Value

  7. Step 2 - Evidence • Complete the chart:

  8. Step 3 - Thesis ___________________________ and ____________________ are similar because they both value ________________________ whereas they are different because _____________________ values _______________ and _________________ and ____________________ values ____________________ and ____________________. ____Character #1_________ and ___Character #2______ are similar because they both value ______Value #1__________ whereas they are different because ______Character #1____ values _______Value #2________ and ____Value #3_____________ and __________Character #2__________ values ____Value #2______ and _________Value #3___________.

  9. Step Four – Introductory Paragraph • Create an introductory paragraph containing: 1= Introductory sentence. A general statement that draws readers in by giving them a basic idea of what your essay will be about. 2= Thesis. Your statement of fact that you intend to prove throughout your essay. 3=Subtopics. The more specific break down of what evidence you will be providing to prove your thesis. • THERE ARE NO QUOTATIONS IN THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH!

  10. Sample Introductory Paragraph Introductory sentence "Bear's First Day of School" is a charming story written by Bob Smith and "Phillip's Day at the Principal's Office" is a humourous tale written by Helena Martez in which the values of both characters are evident.Bubbles from "Bear's First Day of School" and Phillip from "Phillip's Day at the Principal's Office" are similar because they both value school whereas they are different because Bubbles values food and being on time and Phillip values his friends and his skateboard. Bubbles and Phillip show they value school because they want to do well in their classes. Bubbles shows he values food when he pigs out in the cafeteria and he shows he value being on time when he is upset about being late. Phillips shows he values his friends when he talks to them and he shows he values his skateboard because he always has it with him. Thesis Subtopics

  11. Step Five – Body Paragraphs • Create three body paragraphs based on the chart, which analyze each quotation you collected. 1=Introductory/Topic Sentence. Identify what you will be talking about in your first body paragraph. 2=Statement. Make a statement that you will be proving with a quotation and analysis. 3=Quotation. Insert your quotation in proper MLA format. “Quotation quotationquotation” (Author 15). 4=Analysis. Explain how your quote proves your statement above, which also proves your thesis. 5=Concluding Sentence. Wrap up your paragraph by re-stating your topic sentences. x2

  12. Introductory/Topic Sentence Sample Body Paragraph Statement In the dramatic text “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, Tybalt and Romeo are similar because they both value loyalty. Tybalt shows that he values loyalty by honouring his family. One piece of evidence that proves Tybalt values loyalty is when, upon seeing Romeo at the Capulet party, he states,“What dares the slave Come hither covered with an antic face To fleer and scorn at our solemnity? Now, by the stock and honour of my kin, To strike him dead I hold it not a sin” (Shakespeare 55).This statement shows that Tybalt is loyal to his family because he is willing to commit murder to protect their honour. It can be assumed that he thinks loyalty is important because the sole reason for his anger is seeing a member of an opposing family in his house.Similarly, Romeo values loyalty, but unlike Tybalt, who shows this value by being loyal to his family, Romeo shows he values loyalty by honouring Juliet’s wishes to make their relationship exclusive. When the couple meets outside Juliet’s room after the Capulet party, Juliet asks Romeo to swear his love to her, to which he responds by asking her for “Th’ exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine” (Shakespeare 77). This shows Romeo values loyalty because he is willing to take make a very big commitment to Juliet despite having only known her a few hours. This commitment comes easily to him because he thinks loyalty is important. So although they show it in different ways, Romeo and Tybalt both value loyalty. Quote Concluding Sentence Analysis

  13. Step Six – Concluding Paragraph • Create a concluding paragraph: 1= Re-state subtopics. Identify the three subtopics you first stated in your introductory paragraph. 2= Re-state thesis. Your statement of fact which you first stated in your introductory paragraph and proved throughout the body paragraphs. 3=Concluding sentences. Your final sentence is a “so what” statement, or a big final idea you are leaving your readers with. • THERE ARE NO QUOTATIONS IN THE CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH!

  14. Sample Concluding Paragraph Re-state subtopics In conclusion, Mrs. Smith and Captain Horsebottom both show that they value animals when they help save animals. Mrs Smith shows she values sewing when she fixes the socks and she shows that she values flowers when she spends seven hours picking them. Captain Horsebottom shows that he values his army when he refuses to let his army die. He shows that he values his pipe when he kills another solider just to keep his pipe with him. Mrs. Smith in "The Small Boat" and Captain Horsebottom in "The Pretty Little Horse" are similar because they both value animals, whereas they are different because Mrs. Smith values sewing and flowers and Captain Horsebottom values his army and his pipe. Therefore, two people with totally different values teach people that valuing animals is very important. Re-state thesis Concluding sentence

  15. Step Seven - Editing Your Comparison Essay • Always edit twice – once for content and once for spelling and grammar. • Always proof-read your essay once you’ve printed it out in good.

  16. Step Eight – MLA Good Copy • Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced. • Name, date, course code, teacher name in top left corner. • Header with your last name and the page number in the top right corner. • Unique title (NOT “Comparison Essay” or “Just Lather, That’s All”) • Title should NOT be underlined, bold or italicized. • Staple in top left corner: No cover pages, duotangs, binders etc.

  17. Sample First Page in MLA Format

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