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Write a comparison/contrast essay about 250 words. Identify:
Type of hook: Fact
Thesis statement …………..
Body paragraph: Topic sentence …………………
Transitions . .
Details […]
Type of conclusion: Opinion
Type of essay organization: Side-by-side

Festivities in USA
Notes:
Halloween
Pumpkins
Pies
October- November
House’s decoration
Kid’s clothes
Thanksgiving
Family get together
Turkey
Rice and mixed with corn
Fourth Thursday of November
Football
Outline
THESIS: Thanksgiving and Halloween are very popular festivities of USA. They have
similarities and differences in many aspects.
1. Day of the celebration
A. Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November.
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B. Halloween is celebrated in October 30 .
2. Food that people eat
A. Thanksgiving is usually mixed rice with vegetables and turkey.
B. In Halloween pumpkins food.
3. Both celebrations are celebrated with the family.
A. Families decorate houses with light and Christmas trees.
B. Families decorate houses with horror things.

Festivities in USA

USA is a big country in America. There are a lot of festivities celebrated in this country.

Since early years Thanksgiving and Halloween are the most popular festivities. So, this

celebrations are different and similar in many aspects. They differ with the day of each
celebration and dishes they eat, but they are similar when doing things with family.

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