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COMPARE & CONTRAST ESSAY - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Similarly
        
        How do we use it?
        
        Simmilarly+comma
        
        Example: Chicago has a river running through the city. Similarly, there are bayous that meander throughout Houston's downtown.
      - Like
        
        How do we use it?
        
        Like+noun+comma
        
        Example: There are so many great restaurants that offer outdoor sitting in Windy City. Like the dinning options in Chicago, many restaurants in Houston have patios for those who enjoy eating outside.
  - - - In contrast
        
        How do we use it?
        
        In contrast+comma
        
        Example: The weather oin Chicago varies a bit with four disctinct seasons. In contrast, it feels warm most of the time in Houston with little variation in termperature and no real distinct seasons.
      - Unlike
        
        How do we use it?
        
        Unlike+noun phrase+comma
        
        Example:The beaches along the lakefront make Chicago seem like an oceanside city. Unlike Chicago, Houstin us landlocked and has no beaches.
- - - - Structure
        
        Background information about the two subjects
        
        Thesis statement
        
        It has to include
        
        Points of comparison between the two subjects
        
        If you are talking about similarities, differences of both related to the subjects
        
        Example: As long time favorites, it is easy to see how similar these two fruits are
        
        Hook (Attempts to grab the readers attention)
    - - First body paragraph
        
        Example: What type of food are ORANGES?
        Where do ORANGES grow?
        What do ORANGES provide?
        
        should talk about
        
        Similarities or differences about the first subject
        
        Its important to keeps the points of comparison in the same order in each paragraph
      - Second body paragraph
        
        Example: What type of food are APPLES?
        Where do APLPES grow?
        What do APPLES provide?
        
        should talk about
        
        Similarities or differences about the second subject
        
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    - - Structure
        
        Restate points of comparison
        
        Give an opinion or realizaiton
        
        Restate thesis
        
        Show if we talked about similarities, differences or both
        
        Example: In sum, oranges and apples are obviously rather similar
- - - - Structure
        
        Hook (Attempts to grab the readers attention)
        
        Background information about the two subjects
        
        Thesis statement
        
        It has to include
        
        Points of comparison between the two subjects
        
        If you are talking about similarities, differences of both related to the subjects
        
        Example: Compared to oranges. apples originated in a different area of the world, grow in cooler climates, and differ greatly in appearance (difference)
    - - First body paragraph
        
        should talk about
        
        The first point of comparison mentioned in the thesis, between the two subjects
        
        .
        
        Example: Where they originated
      - Second body paragraph
        
        should talk about
        
        The second point of comparison mentioned in the thesis, between the two subjects
        
        Its important to keep the order in which the two subjects are mentioned in each paragraph
        
        Example: What climate
      - Third body paragraph
        
        Example: Their appearance
        
        should talk about
        
        The third point of comparison mentioned in the thesis, between the two subjects
        
        .
    - - Structure
        
        Restate the thesis
        
        Show if we talked about similarities, differences or both
        
        Example: To conclude, oranges and apples have many differing qualities.
        
        Restate the points of comparison
        
        Mentioned in the thesis and body paragraph
        
        Example: Clearly can be seen when place of origin, growing climate and appearance.
        
        Give an opoinion or realization
        
        Example: It is important to realize that small but significant differences make oranges and aples truly unique and fascinating.