Compare and Contrast
What do the two types of music tell about you and how you have changed? Comparison and/or Contrast Revision Form
Does the essay have a clearly stated thesis?
What is it?
What two things are being compared and/or contrasted?
Does the essay treat the same or similar points for each of its two subjects?
List the points discussed.
First Subject
Second Subject
Does the essay use a point-by-point organizational strategy? Is it effective?
Are transitional words and phrases used appropriately to identify points of comparison and/or contrast?
List the transitions used.
Are additional transitions needed? If so, where?
How could the introductory paragraph be improved?
How could the concluding paragraph be improved?
