Name:

Hour:
Date: FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BLOCK METHOD COMPARE/CONTRAST ESSAY
(Complete Sentences 1 sentence each point)

I.

Introduction
A. Attention Getter: quote from the book?

B. Transition: something about that real life person?

C. Thesis Statement: (use the same 3 characteristics comparing/contrasting)

II.

THOUGH ODYSSEUS AND MY FATHER ARE DIFFERENT IN PARENTING AND

TRADE, THEY ARE ALIKE IN TEMPER.
ODYSSEUS AND MY FATHER ARE SIMILAR IN OCCUPATION, TEMPER, AND
WISDOM.
ODYSSEUS IS LIKE MY FATHER IN INTELLECT, BUT HE IS VASTLY
DIFFERENT IN OCCUPATION AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.

Block Paragraph #1 (USE TRANSITION WORDS THROUGHOUT THIS PARAGRAPH!)

More descriptive background of the book and character and events.

A.

Point/Claim: Homers Odysseus is a complex and unique individual who brings

much humor to the story.
B. Evidence from the story: (cite source) (LAST NAME, #).
For example, Quit those tears! It is not princely of you to cry so (Homer, 532)!
C. Explanation/Commentary that ties the quote to the thesis:
This shows that Odysseuss parenting is firm yet leaves the reader sympathizing
with both men.
D. Evidence from the story: (cite source)
E. Explanation/Commentary that ties the quote to the thesis:

F. Evidence from the story: (cite source)

G. Explanation/Commentary that ties the quote to the thesis:

H. Link to the next paragraph:

III.

Block Paragraph #2 (1ST PERSON IS ALLOWED IN THIS OUTLINE USE THOSE TWs!)
This is where the comparing and contrasting happens.

A. Point/Claim:
My father is also an amazing individual who brings humor to the lives of those around
him!
B. Evidence from the persons life:
For example he loves to embarrass his daughter in front of her date by reminding her
do drink her milk at dinner because it will put hair on your chest.
C. Explanation/Commentary that compares/contrasts to the novels character:
Its obvious that my father parents by using humor whereas Odysseus parents by
reprimand.
D. Evidence from the persons life:

E. Explanation/Commentary that compares/contrasts to the novels character:

F. Evidence from the persons life:

G. Explanation/Commentary that compares/contrasts to the novels character:

H. Link to the next paragraph:

IV.

Conclusion

A. Restatement of Thesis:
B. Summary of Points:
C. Final Word