COMPARE and CONTRAST

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INFORMATION READ
Module in English 3
Quarter 3 ● Module 7

MARCELINE E. COJPAG
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

NAME:________________________ GRADE AND SECTION ____________

TEACHER: ____________________ SCORE _________________________

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region

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 SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BAGUIO CITY
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Curriculum Implementation Division

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PREFACE

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 This module is a project of the DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City through
the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) which is in response to the
implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education, Schools

Division of Baguio City. It aims to improve students’ performance, specifically in
English.

Date of Development January 2021

Resource Location DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City
Learning Area English
Grade Level 3
Learning Resource Type Module
Language English
Quarter/Week Q3/W7
Learning Competency Code EN3OL-llli-j-1.9
Learning Competency Compare and Contrast Information read

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 I wish to express my gratitude to those who helped in the development of this
learning material. The fulfillment of this learning material would not be possible
without you.
Thank you all for your moral and technical support in the crafting of this
learning module. To my colleagues in our school for sharing your knowledge and
expertise as I developed this learning resource. Lastly, to the office of DepEd
Division of Baguio City for giving us the opportunity to discover our skills as module
writers.

Development Team
Developer/s: Marceline E. Cojpag

School Learning Resources Management Committee

Esther K. Litilit School Head / Principal
Carina G. Walsiyen Subject / Learning Area Specialist
Renita E. Laranang School LR Coordinator

Quality Assurance Team

Lillian S. Pagulongan, PhD EPS – English

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Armi Victoria Fiangaan EPS – LRMDS
Christopher David G. Oliva Project Development Officer II – LRMDS
Priscilla A. Dis-iw Librarian II
Lily B. Mabalot Librarian I
Ariel Botacion Admin. Assistant

CONSULTANTS

JULIET C. SANNAD, EdD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division – CID

CHRISTOPHER C. BENIGNO, PhD

OIC, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

MARIE CAROLYN B. VERANO, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Copyright Notice ……………………………………………….……...….…. ii
Preface …………………………………………………………………...…… iii
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………. …….… iv
Table of Contents……………………………………………………….……. v
Title Page……………………………………………………………………… 1
What I Need to Know ………………………………………………………. 2
Learning Objectives
What I Know………………………………………………………….……… 3-4
Lesson Proper
What’s In………..…………………………………………………………. 4
What’s New………….…………………………….……………….……… 5
What is It………………………………………………………...…………… 6-7
What’s More……………………………………………………….………
Activity 1………………………………………………………………… 8
Assessment 1………………………………………………………… 8
What I Have Learned……………………………………………………… 9
What I can do….………………………………………………...………… 9
Post Assessment…………..…………………………………………… 10-11
Additional Activities….…………………………………...…………… 11
Answer Key…………………………………………………………………… 12
Reference……………………………………………………………………… 13

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COMPARE and CONTRAST
INFORMATION READ
Module in English 3
Quarter 3 ● Module 7

MARCELINE E. COJPAG
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 What I Need to Knowtives

Welcome to this module on comparing and contrasting.

Welcome to this module on comparing and contrasting information's read.

This module is intended to help you, learners, understand and master the concepts of
comparing and contrasting. It is designed to equip you with essential knowledge about the
said topic and skills on comparing and contrasting.

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

This module contains several lessons. To make the most out of them, you need to do the
following:
1. Scan the list of Learning Objectives to get an idea of the knowledge and skills you are
expected to gain and develop as you study the module. These outcomes are based on the
content standards, performance standards, and learning competencies of the K to 12
Curriculum English 3.

2. Take the What I Know. Your score will determine your knowledge of the lessons in the
module.

3. Each Lesson aims to develop one of the learning objectives set for the module. It starts
with an activity that will help you understand the lesson and meet the required
competencies.

4. Take your time in reading this module. Write down points for clarification. You may
discuss these points with your teacher.

5. Perform all activities and answer all worksheets. The activities and assessments are
designed to enhance your understanding of the lesson. The activities will also give you an
idea how well you understand the lessons. Review the lessons if necessary, until you have
achieved a satisfactory level of understanding.

6. At the end of the module, take the Post-Assessment to evaluate your overall
understanding about the lessons.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the module, you should be able to compare and contrast information/s read.

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 What I Know

Are you ready to start working on this module? You may now begin
by doing this activity.

Read the informations about school helpers in the selection. Read

and identify how they are similar and different.

School Helpers

School helpers are very important in the order and cleanliness of a

school. Roni and Rona are the two helpers of a school. Roni sweeps the
ground everyday. He teaches the children how to use the trashcan
properly.

Rona is also a school helper. She waters the flowers in the different
areas of the school. She also tells the children not to pick the beautiful
flowers.
1. Who are the school helpers in the story?
A. Rino and Rona
B. Nora and Boy
C. Roni and Rona
D. Rino and Boy

2. How do Roni and Rona differ in terms of work?

A. Both are sweeping the ground.
B. Both are watering the plants.
C. Roni is in charge of cleaning while Rona takes care
of the plants.
D. Rona is in charge of cleaning while Roni takes care
of the plants.

3. What makes Roni important in school?

A. Roni sweeps only on the ground.
B. Roni gets angry if the ground is dirty.
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 C. Roni keeps the ground clean and teaches the children
how to segregate their trash.
D. Roni leaves the school dirty.

4. What makes Rona important in school?

A. Rona does not water the plants.
B. She removes the leaves of the plants.
C. She cuts the flowers and displays in the guard house.
D. She tells the children to just view and not to pick the beautiful
flowers.

5. In what way are Roni and Rona the same?

A. Both of them take care of the plants.
B. Both of them sweep the ground.
C. Both of them make the school clean.
D. Both of them teach the children to take care of their
environment.

What’s In?
In our previous lesson, we have learned about homographs. We have
learned that homographs are two or more words that are spelled the same but
not necessarily pronounced the same. The two or more words that have same
spelling have different meanings and origins.

What’s New?
Read the short story about pets. In this activity, you must
understand that pets are considered part of a family. As pet owners, we must be
responsible and treat them well.

My Pets

I have a pet cat and a dog. My dog4 which is an Aspin is grown up

that's why it is bigger than my cat. My pets wag their tails if they are
happy. I know that I have a visitor when my dog barks. I also know that
 Now that you are done reading the selection, it’s time to answer the
comprehension questions. Write your answers on the lines provided.

1. What are the pets in the selection?

__________________________________________________________

2. In terms of sound, how do the pets differ?

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

3. In terms of body covering, how are they similar?

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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 What is It?

To Compare is to look for similarities of two objects being compared

while to Contrast is to find out the differences between the two. Things
maybe similar and different in size,
shape, color, texture, smell, movement etc.

We can compare and contrast objects by using the different illustrations

below.

A. Venn Diagram-it is an illustration that uses two circles to show the

relationship among things. It helps to visually represent the similarities and
differences between two concepts.
Venn Diagram

This is the part of a This is the part This is the part of a

Venn Diagram of a Venn Venn Diagram
where the Diagram where the
differences are where the differences are
written. similarities written.
are written.

2.Table
Pair Similarities Differences
Names of objects to be This is the part of a table where This is the part of a table
compared and contrasted the similarities are written. where the differences are
written.

Examples:

Compare and Contrast

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 Analyze the differences and similarities of a cat and a dog. A cat and a
dog differ in size and the sound they produce. Both are animals that have a tail
and a body covering called fur.

Cat Dog
Similarities
Differences 1.tail Differences

2. fur
1.small 1.big

2.meows 2.barks

Pair Similarities Differences

-A cat and and a dog both -A cat is small and it
Cat and Dog have tails and body meows.
covering called fur -A dog is big and it barks.

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 What’s More?
Activity 1: Identify the differences and similarities between a pencil and a pen.
Copy the words below and write it in the boxes.

Pencil Pencil and Ball pen Ball pen

(Differences) (Similarities) (Differences)

Uses lead Used to write on paper It has cover

Same size and shape Uses ink It has an eraser

Assessment 1
Using the Venn Diagram, write the differences and similarities of TV
and Radio. Copy the phrases from the box below.

 TV  Radi
o
 Diff  S
eren i  Diffe
  




 big small
 light heavy
 produces a sound

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  What I Have
Learned
 Let us now measure what you have learned about our lesson.
To ___________________ is to look for similarities while to

___________________ is to find out the differences among two or more

things that are related in some ways.

What I Can Do
Compare and contrast a pad paper and a notebook using the Venn
Diagram below.

 Pad  Noteb
pape ook
r  S
i
 



 

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  Post
Assessment
Read and analyze the short story below. Look for the differences
and similarities of bees and butterflies from what you read then answer the
questions below by encircling the letter of the correct answer.

 Butterflies and Bees

 Butterflies and bees have similarities and differences.

 They are both insects that have 4 wings. Bees live in large group
called colony and butterflies live by themselves. Bees produce
honey and butterflies don’t.

1. What are the insects in the story?

A. butterflies
B. butterflies and bees
C. bees
D. Flies and bees

2. How are the insects different in grouping?

A. Both live in a group called colony.
B. Both live in a cage.
C. Butterflies live in a group called colony while bees don’t.
D. Butterflies live by themselves while bees live in a group
called colony.

3. Which sentence is true to butterflies and bees?

A. Butterflies and bees have wings.
B. Butterflies and bees have tails.
C. Butterflies and bees have fur.
D. Butterflies and bees have feet.

4. What make bees different from butterflies?

A. Bees produce milk.
B. Bees produce meat.
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 C. Bees produce eggs.
D. Bees produce honey.

5.In what way are butterflies and bees the same?

A. Butterflies and bees are bats.
B. Butterflies and bees are birds.
C. Butterflies and bees are insects.
D. Butterflies and bees are lizards.

 Additional Activity
Direction: Think of the differences and similarities of a cellphone and laptop.
Write it in the Venn Diagram.

 Cellph  Lapto
one p

 Differe  Differ
  Si 
mil





 ANSWE
R KEY
What I know
1.C
2.C 11
3.C
4.D
5.D
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 What’s New?
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 1. The pets are dog and cat.
 2.The animals are happy if they wag their tail.
 3.A dog barks and a cat meows.
 4.A dog and cat is covered with fur.
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REFERENCES

Suarez,Josefina V. 2014 .New Dynamic Series in English 3.

Dalandan,Valenzuela City:Published and Distributed by Jo-Es
Publishing House,Inc,

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