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It defines compare versus contrast, explains the academic purpose, and gives a thesis statement example comparing City University and State College. It then contrasts block structure and point-by-point structure through a sample layout, practices identifying and categorizing transition words for similarity and contrast, and reinforces learning by underlining transitions in an example essay about action sports. 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In academic contexts, these essays are usually assigned to assess your knowledge of a particular subject. For example, you might be asked to write a compare and contrast essay between two competing theories or how your society is today versus how it was 50 years ago. In some cases, an assignment may only require you to show either only the similarities or only the differences.  \nWhen writing a compare and contrast essay, you can employ one of two structures - block structure or point by point structure. This worksheet focuses only on block structure. You can see a comparison of the two structures below.  \nThesis statement: City University and State College have a number of similarities and differences.  \n\n| Block | Point by Point |\n| --- | --- |\n| City University (CU)\u003Cbr>Paragraph 1: reputation and ranking\u003Cbr>Paragraph 2: facilities and environment State College (SC)\u003Cbr>Paragraph 3: reputation and ranking Paragraph 4: facilities and environment | Paragraph 1: CU versus SC reputation and ranking\u003Cbr>Paragraph 2: CU versus SC facilities and environment\u003Cbr>Paragraph 3: CU versus SC course offeringsand curriculum |\n\nA . With a partner, discuss the main differences between block structure and point by point structure . Write notes about your findings below.  \n............................................................................................................................... ...  \n............................................................................................................................... ...  \nB . Place the transition words and phrases into the table below according to their functions. Add two more transitions of your own for each function.  \nSimilarly However Unlike Both ... and Likewise On the other hand Whereas In the same way Just as While Although Neither ... nor  \n\n| To Show Similarity | To Show Contrast |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n\nC . Read the example compare and contrast essay below and underline the transition words and phrases that show similarities or differences. Then, add any new transitions to the table in Exercise B .  \nAction sports, also known as extreme sports, are activities associated with a high level of risk. These sports often involve speed, and physical effort, and require specialized equipment. Two well-known examples of action sports are surfing and snowboarding. As they both involve standing upright on a board, many people perceive them as being very similar, but there are some notable differences between surfing and snowboarding.  \nSurfing is a recreational water sport in which a surfer rides waves in an upright position. Surfers use a board, typically constructed with a foam core and a hard fiberglass skin, to ride along the face of a wave. The movement of the surfer is generated from the force of waves as they move towards the shore. Surfing can be enjoyed year-round and is mostly done along the coasts of open bodies of water. To manoeuvre, riders need to place their weight centrally but also slightly over the back of the board. Moreover, surfers need to have their preferred foot positioned on the tail of the board rather than on the nose. While surfing is a very exciting and enjoyable sport, it involves many risks. For instance, drowning is an obvious danger, especially in large powerful waves, and all surfers dread an unexpected encounter with a deadly great white shark.  \nSnowboarding is a popular winter sport in which riders move down mountain slopes standing on a board attached to their feet. Like surfing, the most crucial piece of equipment is a board. However, snowboarders use a smaller board mostly made of wood. While surfing is normally thought of as a summer sport and snowboarding a winter sport, both can be enjoyed at most times of the year. 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