WRITING COMPARE AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPHS.pptx

English Grade 5

1. Hello, children! Welcome to our class!

2. Today, you will learn how to write paragraphs that compare and contrast.

3. Let’s get started!

4. If you were to pick a pet between this dog and this cat, what would you choose? Before you decide, let’s consider some points.

5. T hey’re both adorable, fluffy, and white.

6. On the other hand, dogs like to play a lot while cats like to sleep. And when it comes to cleaning them, puppies need to be given a bath while cats can lick themselves clean.

7. H ave you picked your choice ? What helped you in deciding which pet to take?

8. By looking in to their similarities and differences, you were able to easily make a decision.

9. When we considered their similarities and differences, we did some comparing and contrasting. That is exactly what we do when we compare and contrast objects, events, or ideas.

10. When you compare or make a comparison, you identify what is the same in the subjects being compared.

11. They are both adorable, fluffy, and white. The word both is used to show similarity.

12. Other signal words used for comparison are: like, alike, have in common, similar, similarly, too, and same.

13. When contrasting, identify what is different.

14. Dogs like to play a lot while cats like to sleep. And when it comes to cleaning them, dogs need to be given a bath while cats can lick themselves clean. The word used to show their differences is while .

15. Other signal words used to contrast two or more things are: but, however, while, on the other hand, although, contrary to, as opposed, and instead.

16. To help you organize your comparison and contrast ideas, let’s use a Venn Diagram.

17. A Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer that uses circles to show the relationships among things.

18. Circles that overlap shows commonality.  C O M M O N A L I T Y

19. C O M M O N A L I T Y Circles that do not overlap do not share those traits.  DIFFERENCES DIFFERENCES

20. A v enn diagram   helps to visually represent the similarities and differences between two things or concepts.

21. Now let us use this in comparing and contrasting the dog and the cat.

22. In the portion where two circles overlap is where we’re going to write the similarities of the dog and the cat. Put the similarities here.

23. On each side of the overlapping circles is where we’re going to place their differences. Put the similarities here. Dog’s difference from cat Cat’s difference from dog

24. Let’s try it by using the following information: The dog and the cat are both are adorable, fluffy, and white. Dogs like to play a lot while cats like to sleep. D ogs need to be given a bath while cats can lick themselves clean . DOG CAT BOTH

25. Let’s try it by using the following information: The dog and the cat are both are adorable, fluffy, and white. Dogs like to play a lot while cats like to sleep. D ogs need to be given a bath while cats can lick themselves clean . DOG CAT BOTH adorable, fluffy, and white

26. Let’s try it by using the following information: The dog and the cat are both are adorable, fluffy, and white. Dogs like to play a lot while cats like to sleep. D ogs need to be given a bath while cats can lick themselves clean . DOG CAT BOTH adorable, fluffy, and white like to play a lot like to sleep needs to be given can lick themselves clean

27. That is how simple to use the V enn diagram! All you have to do is place the similarities to the overlapping circles in the middle and the differences on each side.

28. Now, it’s your turn. Read the paragraph about butterflies and bees. Compare and contrast by identifying their commonality and differences . Use the Venn d iagram to present your answers .

29. Now, let’s check your work.

30. BOTH live all over the world BUTTERFLIES BEES have 4 wings feed off of nectar and pollen from flowers have brightly colored wings do not live in colonies and often travel by themselves wings are transparent l ive in colonies

31. It’s good that you now know how to identify similarities and differences, and organize these ideas in a venn diagram .

32. You know what? This is very useful in writing paragraphs that show comparison and contrast.

33. Let’s now find out how this skill can be applied in writing such paragraph.

34. W hen planning to write a comparison and contrast paragraph , you have to write about similarities and differences. You can’t just do one. You have to do both. Otherwise, it can’t be called a comparison and contrast paragraph.

35. Remember that comparison and contrast paragraph is a text in which the similarities and differences of two subjects are presented and organized logically.

36. To write comparison and contrast paragraph, you should remember the following tips:

37. #1 C hoose at least two subjects you want to describe .

38. They should be related in any way. Do not choose subjects that are completely unrelated to each other because you will have difficulty in finding their similarities.

39. #2 Identify their similarities and differences, and organize them in a Venn diagram.

40. #3 M ake a topic sentence where you include the subjects you are comparing so your readers would exactly know what you’re going to compare and contrast .

41. #4 F ollow your topic sentence with supporting details grouped together.

42. For example, after stating the topic sentence, you might want to start by stating their differences, and after that the similarities follow.

43. Or you might want to say how they are the same with each other first and then followed by their differences.

44. #5 U se transition or signal words that show similarities and differences.

45. These are signal words that show similarities : like , alike, have in common, similar, similarly, too, and same

46. but , however, while, on the other hand, although, contrary to, as opposed, and instead. These are signal words that show similarities:

47. #6 S um up everything with a concluding statement. It could be a recommendation or a conclusion.

48. H ere is an example of similarities and differences presented in a V enn diagram.

49. To write this in paragraph form, let’s state the topic sentence: Rice terraces and plain rice fields are alike in few ways and different in many others.

50. It is then followed by supporting details that talk about why they are alike in few ways. This is marked by a signal word BOTH . Rice terraces and plain rice fields are alike in few ways and different in many others. Both are prepared paddy areas for planting rice and perhaps, other crops.

51. The next sentence shows another similarity. Rice terraces and plain rice fields are alike in few ways and different in many others. Both are prepared paddy areas for planting rice and perhaps, other crops. These two farmlands can be irrigated so that plants may have enough water to thrive.

52. The next paragraph, deals with the differences between rice terraces and plain rice fields. It begins with the signal word however to show that the following statements are in contrast to the first paragraph . However , rice terraces are pieces of sloped planes that have been cut into steps.

53. The next sentence states an additional detail. However , rice terraces are pieces of sloped planes that have been cut into steps. They are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain.

54. The next sentence shows how plain rice field is different from rice terraces. It begins with a transitional word. However , rice terraces are pieces of sloped planes that have been cut into steps. They are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. On the other hand , plain rice fields or paddies are flat and wide surfaces of land usually farmed on valleys and plains.

55. It is then followed by another pair of differences using the signal word while . However , rice terraces are pieces of sloped planes that have been cut into steps. They are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. On the other hand , plain rice fields or paddies are flat and wide surfaces of land usually farmed on valleys and plains. Rice terraces need more effort and time for farmers to transport farming tools and other equipment, while plain rice fields allow easier management of such materials.

56. Then, it is summed up by a concluding sentence. However , rice terraces are pieces of sloped planes that have been cut into steps. They are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. On the other hand , plain rice fields or paddies are flat and wide surfaces of land usually farmed on valleys and plains. Rice terraces need more effort and time for farmers to transport farming tools and other equipment, while plain rice fields allow easier management of such materials. Though alike and different in some other ways, what matters most in both farms is the effective production of staple foods such as rice, corn, wheat, and other crops.

57. Now, it is time for you to practice what you learned today by writing your own paragraphs.

58. Remember that comparison and contrast paragraphs require for similarities and differences of at least two subjects .

59. I n order to effectively make one, remember the six tips that I gave a while ago.

60. #1 Choose at least two subjects you want to describe

61. #2 Identify their similarities and differences, and organize them in a Venn diagram .

62. #3 Make a topic sentence .

63. #4 Follow your topic sentence with supporting details grouped together .

64. #5 Use the transition or signal words that show similarities and differences .

65. #6 Sum up everything with a concluding statement.

66. Now, here’s your task .

67. Here is the Rubrics for Scoring your work .

68. Select from the given topics and write at least two paragraphs showing comparison and contrast about the one you picked. Use the Venn diagram in organizing your ideas. Write your paragraphs in a one whole sheet of paper .

69. A bicycle and a motorcycle Basketball and football Plastic bag and paper bag Tiktok and Facebook BOTH ________ ________

70. Once you’re done, you may show your work to your teacher or to any adult supervising your studies.

71. They may use the scoring rubrics for comparison and contrast paragraph in rating your work .

72. We have reached the end of our lesson, and I would like to congratulate you for successfully learning how to write a comparison and contrast paragraph!

73. I will see you again on our next virtual class where English is made easy with Teacher Jerrica. Goodbye , kids!