How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay

This multi-lesson product makes for a totally prep free way to teach writing a compare and contrast essay. Walk the students through the Powerpoint and use the set of printables provided! A sample essay is also provided for analysis and discussion.

This product contains:

1. A PowerPoint lesson introducing what a compare and contrast essay is and how to write it. The slides include....

- Definitions

- How to know when to compare and contrast

- Several brainstorming techniques with examples

- Several essay organization options with examples

- Suggestions for how to write the thesis, introduction, and conclusion

2. 6 pages of blank templates for brainstorming and templates for organizing your essay.

3. A page of transition words to use in compare and contrast essays

4. A sample compare and contrast essay to go along with the PowerPoint (written in different compare/contrast format)

5. A printable PDF version of the PowerPoint

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How to Write a Thesis Statement

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Thank you and Enjoy!