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What do you call this diagram?
Venn diagrams are named after British logician John Venn
LESSON 1.4 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST Comparison in writing discusses elements that are similar while contrast in writing discusses elements or ideas that are different. A compare-and-contrast essay , then analyses two subjects comparing them, contrasting them, or both. However, its purpose is not to simply state the obvious but rather to illustrate subtle differences or unexpected similarities between two subjects.
LESSON 1.4 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST As a writer, you should help the readers see how these two ideas are similar or different by showing their advantages and disadvantages so they can weigh the pros and cons before they make judgment or decision .
LESSON: COMPARISON AND CONTRAST TWO WAYS IN WRITING A COMPARISON AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH Subject-by –subject Method -You present all the facts and supporting details about one topic and then you give all the facts and supporting details about the other topics. Point –by-point Arrangements- You discuss each point for both subjects before giving on the next points
The Block Method or subject by subject is used to compare and contrast two subjects one at a time. You may begin by saying everything you have to say about the first subject you are discussing then move on and write everything about your second subject. If you are writing a short paragraph or essay, you might be able to fit all of your points about each item. However, if you would want to address one subject at a time, you may use Point-by-point comparison .
Point of comparison/ideas Habitat Respiration Skin/Body fea ture
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Block Method Outline for an Entire Essay Topic/Title : ______________________ Paragraph 1 • Idea 1 from topic 1: ___________________ • Idea 2 from topic 1: ___________________ • Idea 3 from topic 1: ___________________ Paragraph 2 • Idea 1 from topic 2: ___________________ • Idea 2 from topic 2: ___________________ • Idea 3 from topic 2: ___________________
Point by Point Method Outline for an Entire Essay Topic/Title : ______________________ Paragraph 1 • Idea 1 from topic 1: ___________________ • Idea 1 from topic 2: ___________________ Paragraph 2 • Idea 2 from topic 1: ___________________ • Idea 2 from topic 2: ___________________ Paragraph 3 • Idea 3 from topic 1: ___________________ • Idea 3 from topic 2: ___________________
Some cohesive devices you can use in showing similarities are likewise, similar to, same with, like, in the same manner. To show contrast, cue words such as: on the other hand, however, while, different with, in contrast, whereas,on the contrary etc.
Activity : Which is Which? Types of Curriculum Public Private II. Library Resources Public Private III. Sports Program Public Private Public School Types of Curriculum Library Resources Sport Program II. Private School Types of Curriculum Library Resources Sport Program PUBLIC SCHOOLS VS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS A B Point by point Subject by subject
Let’s analyze! My sisters are as different as yin and yang in terms of personality, appearance and intelligence. Tina, the middle child in the family, prefers staying at home than going out with her friends. She is slim, petite and has dark skin. As she is not sociable, she finds friends with the characters from the books she reads most of the time. In addition, she is very clever in subjects like Math and Science which made her graduate with Highest Honors from Senior High School. In contrast, my youngest sister, Joni, is the opposite. She has an outgoing and friendly personality. There is never a dull moment as she is always ready with stories to tell. She is tall with a round plump face and fair skin. Being the youngest in the family, she is often asked to perform during family gatherings since she sings and dances well. My sisters may be different from each other but they adore one another.