Sample - Comparison Paragraph

My Two Homes

There are two places that have had a profound impact in my life. One of them is New York City, where I live now, and the other is Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, where I was born and lived the first part of my life. When you compare them, they seem like dramatically different places, but they have some things in common, and I love them both. There are many reasons why New York City (NY) seems like my home away from home. Both cities are striking and distinctive. For example, each has its own nickname. Everyone knows New York is “the Big Apple.” Quetzaltenango is known as “Xela”, which is a lot easier to say! Second, both cities have a “Central Park” where people like to go and walk. Although Central Park in Xela is smaller, its tropical flowers and colonial architecture make it just as beautiful as New York’s. Furthermore, when you walk around Xela, you find many tourists and people from other countries, just like in NY. For me, this means conversations in Xela are just as interesting as conversations in NY. In conclusion, these are the two cities I love. For me, both are home, both are unique, and both are filled with interesting people. These places represent the best of both worlds.

1. Underline the topic sentence
2. Underline the concluding sentence. Does the writer offer a suggestion, an opinion, a prediction, or a summary?
3. Underline the three major supporting details. Circle the transition word/phrase
4. What method of organization does the writer use: block or point-by-point?
5. Circle transitions and connecting words that indicate similarities
6. How many sentences does the paragraph have?

Here are some connectors and transitions that show compare/contrast language

1. Like her sister, Noor was very tall.
2. I grew up overseas in China. Similarly, my wife spent her childhood abroad in Laos.
3. Drivers in New York follow the rules. Likewise, drivers in Dubai will not go through a red light without stopping.
4. Both Abdul Aziz and his cousin will study civil engineering.
5. Jennifer Lopez is a talented singer. She is also a fine actress.
6. Unlike his father, he feels shy when he meets new people.
7. The pace of life in New York is very rapid. In contrast, life in Xela is laid back.
8. Summer in Maine is very green, and many tourists visit to see the countryside. However, the winter is even more spectacular.
9. My friends prefer watching movies, whereas I find books more interesting.
10. My science class has over 300 students while my English seminar has only twelve.

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