How many paragraphs do you need to write in Compare and contrast essay.
Time limit:
Total marks:
Is it a free writing/ Guided writing
4
40 minutes
15 marks
Free writing
What is a Topic sentence?
What is a thesis statement?
Where do you include the thesis statement?
Main idea of a paragraph
Main idea of an essay
First paragraph (Introduction)
Compare means-
Contrast means-
Similarities
Differences
How many sentences do you write in Introductory paragraph?
2
Some people can be paraphrased as
A number of people
Write the thesis statement for the topic
Online shopping Vs Traditional shopping
In this essay, I will compare and contrast these _________, and say which one I believe.
Where do you add your opinion?
In which paragraph?
Conclusion
Transitional words for adding information
1.
2.
3.
4.
In addition
Moreover
Also
Furthermore
Nowadays- paraphrased as
1.
2.
3.
4. Past- paraphrased as
These days/ Currently/ At the present time
4. Former times
Which phrase can you use to write the second paragraph. Topic: Online shopping
Which phrase can you use to write the third paragraph. Topic: Traditional shopping
First, let us examine online shopping.
Now, let us turn to traditional shopping