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This document discusses comparison and contrast paragraphs. It explains that comparison paragraphs focus on similarities between two topics using key words like "like" and "same," while contrast paragraphs focus on differences using words like "unlike" and "different." Comparison paragraphs are organized by topic or by point and use coordinating and transitional words like "and" and "similarly." Contrast paragraphs are likewise organized and use words like "but," "yet," and "however." The document provides an example comparison paragraph about gorillas and chimpanzees that is organized by topic and uses words like "likewise" and "additionally" for coherence. It also provides an example contrast paragraph about quilting techniques that is organized by topic and

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Compare and Contrast Paragraphsonlineversion

This document discusses comparison and contrast paragraphs. It explains that comparison paragraphs focus on similarities between two topics using key words like "like" and "same," while contrast paragraphs focus on differences using words like "unlike" and "different." Comparison paragraphs are organized by topic or by point and use coordinating and transitional words like "and" and "similarly." Contrast paragraphs are likewise organized and use words like "but," "yet," and "however." The document provides an example comparison paragraph about gorillas and chimpanzees that is organized by topic and uses words like "likewise" and "additionally" for coherence. It also provides an example contrast paragraph about quilting techniques that is organized by topic and

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Comparison and

Contrast Paragraphs
What is the Purpose?
• To contemplate the relationship
between two things by focusing on
either:

Similarities

Differences
Comparison Paragraph
• Focus on similarities between the
two topics
• Unity:
– choose logical topics to compare
– discuss only similarities
• Coherence:
– Create with transitions and word usage
that indicate meaning
– Decide on organization method
Contrast Paragraph
• Focus on differences between the
two topics
• Unity:
– choose logical topics to contrast
– discuss only differences
• Coherence:
– Create with transitions and word usage
that indicate meaning
– Decide on organization method
Coherence through Vocabulary
Words to indicate Contrast Words to indicate Comparison
Key Words: Key Words:
• Unlike • Like
• Different from
• Similar to
• Despite
Coordinators: • Just like
• But • Be the same as
• Yet • Both
Transitional Words: • Neither (negative similarity)
• However
Coordinators:
• Nevertheless
• In contrast • And
• On the other hand Transitional Words:
Subordinators: • Similarly
• Although • Likewise
• Even though
• In the same way
• While
• Whereas Subordinators:
• Just as
Organization Methods
• By topic • By point
– Topic 1 – Point One
• Point One • Topic 1
• Point Two • Topic 2
• Point Three – Point Two
– Topic 2 • Topic 1
• Point One • Topic 2
• Point Two – Point Three
• Point Three • Topic 1
• Topic 2
Example Paragraph

Gorillas and Chimpanzees


Though gorillas and chimpanzees differ in their weight, they have
other physical similarities, as well as behaviors in common. Both belong to
the highest order of mammals, the primates. This means that their genetic
makeup is very similar. Additionally, these primates are similar in height.
Adult male gorillas and chimps are generally 5 feet tall; however, it should
be noted that they appear in size because their weight is radically different.
Another physical similarity is that these primates have opposable digits on
both the hands and feet. This similarity leads to one of their behaviors in
common. Because these digits make the primates able to grasp and
manipulate objects, gorillas and chimps are able to provide shelter for their
families. Chimps use their hands to collect twigs and leaves to create soft
nests in trees for their family groups. Likewise, female and baby gorillas
also sleep in trees in homemade twig nests. Male gorillas are too heavy to
sleep in the trees so they sleep at the base of the tree that holds their
family. Diet is another similarity between the two primate groups. The
image of the fierce gorilla is softened when it is realized that they, like
chimps, prefer a diet of fruit, nuts and vegetables. These physical and
behavioral similarities highlight some of the links between two members of
the primate family.
Is this a comparison or contrast paragraph? What are the points?
How is this paragraph organized? What are the words used to add to the coherence?
Example Paragraph Two
Quilting Techniques

Though the early Colonists taught quilting techniques to


Native Americans, the Colonists' "crazy quilts" differ greatly
from Native American quilts. Quilting for the Colonists was
born out of necessity. As the Colonists' blankets and coverlets
wore out, they patched their bedding with fabric remnants
that they salvaged from worn-out clothing. As a result, the
Colonists' quilts became random conglomerations of fabrics
of varying colors, fabrics, and textures. Early crazy quilts
show no signs of fancy quilting stitches or batting for added
thickness. The traditional crazy quilts lack symmetrical
designs or specific color schemes. The quilts were functional
and not intended to be a form of art. Unlike the crazy quilts,
Native American quilting was born out of the desire to
express traditions through storytelling. Native American
quilts depict tribal histories, pictorial records of people's lives
and significant events, and reflections of visions and cultural
beliefs. They show traditional motifs, colorful designs,
detailed patterns, and fabrics selected specifically to enhance
the design. Native American quilts show meticulous attention
to the consistency between each quilting stitch. Though
stitched by hand, each stitch penetrates the fabric and the
batting equally. Native American quilting is an art form that
represents the cooperative effort of many individuals and
often several generations working together to finish the
heirloom. Though both forms of quilting are different in origin,
design, and purpose each is a valued symbol of the past that
is living in the present.
Is this a comparison or contrast
paragraph? What are the points?
How is this paragraph organized?
What are the words used to add to
the coherence?
Brainstorming
• Use a Venn Diagram to discover your
ideas.

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