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Here are the transition words I identified in the passage: - Although - whereas - but - however - On the other hand - yet - Given that

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Week 11 Compare and Contrast Paragraph

Here are the transition words I identified in the passage: - Although - whereas - but - however - On the other hand - yet - Given that

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Compare and Contrast

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Compare and contrast

 Comparing and contrasting is a method to examine the similarities and differences


between two objects or subjects.
 Comparison means pointing out their similarities and what they have in common.
 Contrast means pointing out the differences and where they diverge from each other.

When comparison and contrast are used?


 One thing is better/worse than other.
 Things that seems alike are actually different.
 Things that seems different are actually alike.
 To compare or contrast you need two subjects that have a basis of comparison.
 Basis of comparison is an essential element that makes it logical to compare two items.
Compare and contrast

 Writers compare and contrast information in order to examine the


similarities and differences between two subjects.
 Comparisons show the subjects' similarities.
 While contrasts examine their differences.
 There are many different ways that texts can be organized when
writers compare and contrast information.
 You can use a simple T-chart to quickly identify and separate the
information about the two subjects.
Compare and contrast

 For example compare and contrast an apple and a banana

Similarities Differences

 Both are fruits. Apple is more acidic

 Both have skins. Apple has more thin skin

 Both are healthy. Different colors of skin


Compare and contrast

 The first column of the example shows similarities between fruits.


 We compare two fruit in order to find similar things among them.
 The second column shows differences between two fruits.
 We contrast these two fruits in order to find out differences.
Making a Venn diagram or a chart can help you quickly and efficiently compare and
contrast two or more things or ideas
Significance of this method
 Compare and contrast methods help us to arrange
information in a regular and useful pattern.
 Compare and contrast methods make statements or
paragraphs or essays more interesting and meaningful.
 The reader can understand statements easily.
 This method enhance critical and analytical thinking.
Organization:
a. Whole to whole:
 Topic Sentence: introduction of two topics to be compared or contrasted
 Body: examination of topics – first one and then the second one:
Topic 1:
 Point A
 Point B
 Point C
Topic 2:
 Point A
 Point B
 Point C
 Conclusion: evaluation of the topics
b. Point to Point:
 Topic Sentence: introduction of two topics to be compared or contrasted
 Body: examination of topics – first one and then the second one:
Point A:
 Topic 1
 Topic 2
Point B:
 Topic 1
 Topic 2
Point C:
 Topic 1
 Topic 2
 Conclusion: evaluation of the topics
 Writers use transitional words to suggest whether something is being
compared or contrasted.
Transitional expressions used in comparison:
 in the same way
 and, also, in addition
 as well as
 both, neither
 each of
 just as...so
 similarly
 like
 too
 the same
Transitional expressions used in contrast:

 although
 whereas
 but
 however
 conversely
 on the other hand
 in contrast
 while
 yet
 unlike
Activity: Identify the transition words

Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have


completely diverse personalities. Obbie is a six year old, male, whereas
Marcee is a one year old, female. Obbie is small and soft, unlike
Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee insists on
sleeping on the bed, under the covers every night. On the other hand,
Obbie will only sleep on the floor, under the bed. Obbie is
tremendously loyal and uptight; however, Marcee is hyper and friendly
to anyone she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to the
larger dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving up
until he is scolded. Given that they were both treated the same way all
their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different in everything
they do.

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