Compare/Contrast Paragraph Writing Frame

	Compare/Contrast Paragraph Frame
MLA Papers/Essays American Literature World Literature Grammar ACT, SAT Practice Research-Based Strategies and Activities Englewood High School Courses About Mrs. Sperry Copyright Info.	Start by identifying the items you are comparing and state that they have similarities and differences. (Don't forget to indent your paragraph.)	_____________ and ___________________ have some similarities and some differences.
	Add to your paragraph by stating how both items are similar. You may use the transition word first.	First, _____________ and ___________________ are the same because they both ___________.
	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.	Additionally, they both ________________.
	Next, explain that the items have some differences. Choose one of the following transitional words or phrases: on the other hand, contrarily, or conversely.	On the other hand, _________________ and __________________ have some differences.
	Add to your paragraph by stating how both items are different. You may use the transitional word first.	First, _________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, but ________________ (is not/has not/does not) __________________.
	Add more differences in as many sentences as are needed. Use transitional words like second, additionally, in addition, another, moreover, also, next, furthermore, last, or finally. After the comma, you use a contrasting word like but, although, or yet.	Second, _________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, although ________________ (is not/has not/does not) __________________.
	Conclude your paragraph by reminding your reader that the items you are writing about have some similarities and some differences. Signal your conclusion by using one of the following words or phrases: clearly, obviously, assuredly, without doubt, or certainly.	Clearly, _____________ and ___________________ have similarities and differences.
	Note: Be sure your paragraph looks like the one to the right. Do not leave extra white spaces or line spaces.	_____________ and ___________________ have some similarities and some differences. First, _____________ and ___________________ are the same because they both ___________.Additionally, they both ________________. On the other hand, _________________ and __________________ have some differences. First, _________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, but ________________ (is not/has not/does not) __________________. Second, _________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, although ________________ (is not/has not/does not) __________________. Clearly, _____________ and ___________________ have similarities and differences.