Writing
Compare-and-Contrast
Essay
Write a three- or four-paragraph essay in which you compare and
contrast your neighborhood or city today with how you remember
it from when you were younger.
• Introduce the topic by giving a general description of your
neighborhood or city. Develop a thesis with at least two points
of comparison, such as buildings or schools.
. Then, explain similarities and differences between your
neighborhood at that earlier time and now, using the two points
of comparison. Use specific details to make your points.
. In your final paragraph, state a conclusion about your
neighborhood or city.