Comparison and

Contrast
Lesson 5
 Let’s Recall!
Choose the word/s that do/does
not belong on each line then
write a category name for each
group
 Number 1
German Shepherd, Golden Retriever,
Persian Siamese, Siberian Husky
 Number 1
German Shepherd, Golden Retriever,
Persian Siamese, Siberian Husky
Persian Siamese (Category: Dog breeds)
 Number 2
on land, by water, by air, by bus
 Number 2
on land, by water, by air, by bus
by bus (Category: Modes of transportation)
Number 3
jazz, rock, pop, ballet
 Number 3
jazz, rock, pop, ballet
ballet (Category: Music genres)
Comparison
the act of comparing two or more people or
things
Contrast
an obvious difference between two
or more things
 VENN
DIAGRAM
Compare and Contrast Essay
A writing pattern that analyzes two subjects comparing
them, contrasting them, or both.
Its purpose is not to simply state the obvious but rather to
illustrate subtle differences or unexpected similarities
between two subjects
 Cohesive Devices

To show similarities To show contrast

Likewise On the other hand

Similar to However

Same with While

Like Different with

In the same manner In contrast

 TWO
COMMON
01
Block Method

WAYS 02 Point-by-Point
BLOCK METHOD
Used to compare and contrast two subjects
one at a time
This method involves discussing the
features of each subject separately
It’s suitable for comparing entirely
different items
POINT-BY-POINT
Used to address one subject at a time
This method deals with each with point
of comparison in its own body paragraph
Good for longer, more complex papers
Block Method Example:
Japanese homes have a special entryway
designed for taking off your shoes before
entering the house. The type of flooring and
methods of heating rooms also generally are
different. Finally, the bathrooms are quite
different between American and Japanese
homes.
Point-By-Point Method Example:
Japanese homes and American homes both typically have an
entryway, but in Japanese homes the entryway is more
prominent. It is usually the same level as outside the front
door, and then you step up into the house after you have
taken off your shoes.

Both Japanese and American homes have a bathroom. They

both usually have bath tubs. But the shape and function of
the bath tub in Japan is different from America.
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listening!