Comparing &

Contrasting Own
Opinions
What is “opinion”?
An opinion refers to the view or
judgment formed in the mind about a
particular topic or issue.
What is comparing?

Comparing is the process of

looking at the similarities of
two things or ideas with the
use of appropriate transition
signal.
What is contrasting?

Contrasting is the process of

looking at the difference of
two things or ideas with the
use of appropriate transition
signal.
Why do we need to compare and contrast?

We need to compare or
contrast to identify the
similarities and differences
between ideas.
 Comparing and contrasting will help us
better comprehend the issues raised or
points made in any reading passage. By
identifying the similarities and
differences between ideas, we as
readers, are able to form our own
informed and evidence-based opinions.
 There are many ways to note and
present similarities and differences
of any expository texts using non-
linear text such as graphic
organizer. The most commonly
used graphic organizer is the Venn
Diagram.
SIGNAL WORDS FOR COMPARING

in like manner, the same

with, also, in the same
manner, likewise, similarly
SIGNAL WORDS FOR CONTRASTING

however, while, even though,

but, in contrast,
nevertheless, otherwise, yet,
though, instead, on the
other hand