Compare/Contrast Essays: Essays that display the similarities (compare) and/or differences (contrast) between two different ideas or topics.
Yin/Yang Venn Diagrams: A diagram that shows the differences and similarities between the two topics being written about. Used for brainstorming.
Block Comparisons: When the two topics are discussed in separate paragraphs, giving all the characteristics of one thing or idea in one paragraph, and all the characteristics of the other in the next.
Point by Point Comparisons: The organization of your compare/contrast essay by displaying the differences in separate paragraphs based on ideas and topics.
Student's comparison and contrast essays. Use as guides to help you write yours!
http://http://www.eslbee.com/comparison_contrast_essays_models.htm
