Consider this structure as a suitable framework for a comparative response. Please note that this isn’t the ONLY way in which texts might be compared:
So…
- Start with your introduction. This needs to include as many transition markers as possible. A list of these is contained in the downloadable version of the modelled response in the previous post. So… You’ll need to use words like ‘both’ and ‘similarly’ to establish strong links between the texts.
- Your FIRST TOPIC SENTENCE needs to also establish a point of comparison between your two texts and establish a clear argument. It should should establish HOW you are going to compare your two texts and what you’re going to focus on- specifically- to compare the texts.
- Then… your FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH will focus on your first text.
- Your SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH will then focus on your SECOND TEXT. The TOPIC SENTENCE of your SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH will establish a link between your SECOND TEXT and your FIRST TEXT.
- At the end of your SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH, your linking sentence will summarise the links between BOTH TEXTS
- Your THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH will then focus back on your FIRST TEXT. TOPIC SENTENCE will establish further links between the two texts.
- Your FOURTH BODY PARAGRAPH will then return to your second text.
- Your conclusion will then summarise your points of comparison and the arguments you posed in establishing links between your texts.
Please see the modelled example for an illustration of how this might look. As ever, let me know if you have any questions.