Compare/Contrast
Paragraph Frame
Start by identifying the
and
items you are comparing have some similarities and some differences.
and state that they have
similarities and
differences. (Don't
forget to indent your
paragraph.)
Grammar
ACT. SAT
Practice
Rescarch-Based
Strategies and
Activities
Add to your paragraph
by stating howboth
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may use the transition
wordfirst.
First,
and
are the same because they both
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Add more similarities in
as many sentences as are
needed. Use transitional
words like second,
additionally, in addition,
another, moreover; also,
next, furthermore,
last, or finally.
Next, explain that the
items have some
differences. Choose one
of the following
transitional words or
phrases: on the other
hand.
contrarily, or conversely.
Add to your paragraph
by stating howboth
items are different. You
may use the transitional
word first.
Add more differences in
as many sentences as are
needed. Use transitional
words like second,
Additionally, they both
On the other hand,
and
have some differences.
First,
(is not/has not/does not)
(is/has/does)
but
Second,
(is/has/does)
, although
(is not/has not/does not)