The Compare and Contrast Essay

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Compare and Contrast Essay Outline

A. Introduction

a. Introduction to the broad topic (start with a good lead)

b. Identify the 4 points you will make to compare/contrast Summer and Winter

c. Thesis statement (it will be the last sentence in this paragraph)

B. Body Paragraphs

a. Body paragraph #1- Clothing

1. Subject #1 : Summer

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

2. Subject #2 : Winter

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

b. Body paragraph #2- Outdoor play/ Activities

1. Subject #1 : Summer

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

2. Subject #2 : Winter

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

c. Body paragraph #3- Health/ Temperature

1. Subject #1: Summer

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

2. Subject #2 : Winter

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

d. Body paragraph #4- Food

1. Subject #1 : Summer

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

2. Subject #2 : Winter

· Detail #1

· Detail #2

C. Conclusion

a. Summary of main points

b. End with a wrap-up statement

The Compare and Contrast Essay

· Work with a group (three people) to decide upon the topic and write your essay.

· Write four to five pages (not including title and reference pages). Each individual supposed to write at least one and a half pages.

· Use at least four outside sources.

· Your essay needs to be in APA style.