Grade 8 ELA- The Giver UnitResource 2.
5- Compare and Contrast Paragraph Frame
Compare/Contrast Paragraph Frame
Start by identifying the items you are _____________ and ___________________ have some
comparing and state that they have similarities similarities and some differences.
and differences. (Don't forget to indent your
paragraph.)
Add to your paragraph by stating how both First, ________________________and
items are similar. You may use the transition ______________________are the same because they both
word first. ________________________________.
Add more similarities in as many sentences as Additionally, they both ________________.
are needed. Use transitional words like second,
additionally, in addition, another, moreover,
also, next, furthermore, last, or finally.
Next, explain that the items have some On the other hand, _________________ and
differences. Choose one of the following __________________ have some differences.
transitional words or phrases: on the other
hand, contrarily, or conversely.
Add to your paragraph by stating how both First, _________________ (is/has/does)
items are different. You may use the ____________________, but ________________ (is not/has
transitional word first. not/does not) __________________.
Add more differences in as many sentences as Second, _________________ (is/has/does)
are needed. Use transitional words like second, ____________________, although ________________ (is
additionally, in addition, another, moreover, not/has not/does not) __________________.
also, next, furthermore, last, or finally. After
the comma, you use a contrasting word like
but, although, or yet.
Conclude your paragraph by reminding your Clearly, _____________ and ___________________ have
reader that the items you are writing about have similarities and differences.
some similarities and some differences. Signal
your conclusion by using one of the following
words or phrases: clearly, obviously,
assuredly, without doubt, or certainly.
Note: Be sure your _____________ and ___________________ have some similarities and some
paragraph looks differences. First, _____________ and ___________________ are the same because
like the one to the they both ___________.Additionally, they both ________________. On the other hand,
right. Do not leave _________________ and __________________ have some differences. First,
extra white spaces _________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, but ________________ (is
or line spaces. not/has not/does not) __________________. Second, _________________ (is/has/does)
____________________, although ________________ (is not/has not/does not)
__________________. Clearly, _____________ and ___________________ have
similarities and differences.
