SOURCE BASE SKILL NO.

2
Comparison Skill
LESSON OBJECTIVES

 At the end of this lesson, You would be able to know :

1) What is comparison by looking at a guided practice
2) The common criteria when comparing sources
3) The use of appropriate connectors when making comparison
4) How to avoid FALSE matching when making comparisons
5) Step-By-Step Guide In Answering Comparison Questions
1)WHAT EXACTLY IS COMPARISON?

 Analysis of two sources to explain their similarities (Compare) and/or differences

(Contrast) in content
LET’S DO A SIMPLE EXERCISE

 Let’s say that you are making a choice of buying a new phone
 You are only given two choices
Apple IPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S9
 Q2. WHAT ARE SIMILAR FEATURES FOR
BOTH PHONES?

1) Air interface and

2) rear camera capabilities
3.WHAT ARE DIFFERENT FEATURES FOR BOTH
PHONES?

1) Brands
2) Model
3) Dimension
4) Operating systems
5) Battery capacity
6) Front camera and
7) weight
CONGRATULATIONS !

 Believe it or not, you have already practiced the

Comparison skill. You use it in everyday life.
 Now, apply this life skill to interpret sources and
information given to you. It is easy!
A.HOW DO I KNOW IT IS A COMPARISON
QUESTION?
B. HOW TO DO A GOOD COMPARISON?
1.IDENTIFY COMMON ISSUE OR COMMON CRITERION
2. USE APPROPRIATE CONNECTORS

 Students have to use appropriate connectors to show similarities and

differences.
3. AVOID FALSE MATCHING

 Make sure you are matching sources based on a s SPECIFIC CRITERIA.

 Do not be lazy and only state what one source does, and one source does not.
 Be specific about the differences/ similarities!
C.HOW ARE COMPARISON QUESTIONS ASSESSED?
D.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE IN ANSWERING
COMPARISON QUESTIONS
D.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE IN ANSWERING
COMPARISON QUESTIONS
D.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE IN ANSWERING
COMPARISON QUESTIONS
D.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE IN ANSWERING
COMPARISON QUESTIONS
D.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE IN ANSWERING
COMPARISON QUESTIONS
E. ANSWERING FRAMEWORK
SIMPLE EXERCISES FOR IDENTIFYING
COMMON ISSUE
 Which of the following sentences are comparing the same issue?

1. John says Ms Xu is beautiful but Sam says Ms Xu is cruel.

Ans : No. Same person, but different issue – beauty vs. character.
SIMPLE EXERCISES FOR IDENTIFYING
COMMON ISSUE
 Which of the following sentences are comparing the same issue?

2. These apples are delicious but the oranges are round.

Ans: No. Different fruit, different issue – taste vs. shape.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
ARE A GOOD COMMON CRITERIA?

4. David and his father are both doctors.

Ans: Yes. Different people, same issue identified – occupation.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
ARE A GOOD COMMON CRITERIA?
5. Zebras eat leaves and giraffes eat plants.

Ans: No. Same issue – food but no criteria identified.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
ARE A GOOD COMMON CRITERIA?

6. Jacob is ill but his sister is not.

Ans: No. Different person with different issue. False matching.

2) THE COMMON CRITERIA WHEN COMPARING
SOURCES

 A common criteria is:

- A standard / a reference point by which something is measured or compared.

WORKED SAMPLE: UNDERSTANDING THE
COMPARISON SKILL
 Study Source A and B.
 In what ways are Sources A and B similar? [6]