When working on expository writing, teachers and students alike often struggle with the “Compare/Contrast” piece.  Organization can be a challenge, but it shouldn’t be.  The organizational strategy of grouping details according to a collection of broad yet distinct main ideas is the same in the compare/contrast piece as it is in straight exposition.  So where does the confusion lie?  The best way to demonstrate what works and what doesn’t work is by examining a collection of pieces constructed using some of the typical organizational strategies students employ when writing compare/contrast.  These will clearly demonstrate the most effective organizational strategy.

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