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Block Method Essay Structure Guide

This document provides guidance on writing body paragraphs for essays comparing two subjects using either the block or point-by-point method. It recommends including two body paragraphs, with the first focusing on similarities and the second on differences. Each paragraph should begin with a clear topic sentence. Details and aspects are then provided about each subject. Transition words like "in addition" and "however" help show similarities and differences between the subjects.

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Block Method Essay Structure Guide

This document provides guidance on writing body paragraphs for essays comparing two subjects using either the block or point-by-point method. It recommends including two body paragraphs, with the first focusing on similarities and the second on differences. Each paragraph should begin with a clear topic sentence. Details and aspects are then provided about each subject. Transition words like "in addition" and "however" help show similarities and differences between the subjects.

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Body paragraph for Similarities and Differences Essays (Block Method)

 Two body paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence.


 Paragraph 1: Similarities between the two subjects.
Paragraph 2: Differences between the two subjects.
Example:

 Another form of the block essay: Subject to subject


-Paragraph 1: Subject A (Give all the information about one subject).
-Paragraph 2: Subject B.
Example:
Topic Sentence – Topic 1 Topic sentence – Topic 2
Cats are easier and less expensive to Dogs are active and loyally
care for. engaging pets.
Aspect 1: Lifestyle Aspect 1: Lifestyle
 Detail: Don’t have to be  Detail: Pack animals
watched during the day shouldn’t be left alone
 Detail: Easier to get care if  Detail: Harder to get care
owner travels when away need and more
Aspect 2: Cost living space
 Detail: Food and health care Aspect 2: Cost
are usually less expensive  Detail: Food is more
 Detail: Less likely to cause expensive
property damage  Detail: Over-breeding causes
Aspect 3: House accommodations some health problems
 Detail: Don’t take up much Aspect 3: House accommodations
space  Detail: Often need yard and
 Detail: Less intrusive fence
 Detail: Require more safety
and protective measures
Connectors that show comparison (Similarities):
 In addition, similarly, likewise, correspondingly, jusst as, same as,
compared to, as well as, at the same time.
Connectors that show constrast (Differences):
 However, even though, unlike, on the contrary, in constrast, conversely,
on the other hand, although, meanwwhile.

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