Contrasting Capitals:

Washington, DC, and

London
GROUP II
 THESIS STATEMENT
d and  Both Washington, DC,
y
and London are capital
t time
, has a
cities of English-speaking
two countries, and yet they
offer vastly different
experiences to their
residents and visitors.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCES

#1 Both cities are rich in world

and national history, though
they developed on very
different time lines. London, for
example, has a history that
dates back over two thousand
years.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCES

#2 Even though both cities have

different histories, they have
both held, and continue to
hold, significant social
influence in the economic
and cultural global spheres.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCES

#3
Both cities have thriving
theater districts, but again,
London wins this
comparison, too, both in
quantity and quality of
theater choices.
SIGNAL WORDS USED
• "Both" • "Though"
• "Similarly" • "On the other hand"
• "While" • "However"
• "Compared to" • "Difference"
• "Both...and" • "But"
• "As well as" • "In contrast"
• "Like" • "Despite"
• "Also"
CONCLUSION
Washington, DC, and London are important
English-speaking capitals, yet despite this,
they differ significantly in terms of their cultural
offerings, historical backgrounds, and
demographic makeup. DC's cultural richness is
shaped by its relatively recent establishment,
but London's extensive historical past
contributes to a more strong art scene. The
cities converge in their high living costs and
socioeconomic disparities, but their diverse
histories and demographic compositions set
them apart significantly.
POSIBLE TITLE:
Contrasting Capitals: Washington,
DC, and London
PATTERN OF IDEA
DEVELOPMENT USED:
Comparison And Contrast
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GROUP MEMBERS:
• Reanne Ballesteros
• Rona Mae Evangelista
• Rodel Valencia
• Michael James Agcanas
• Zheldon Pascua
• Cherwin Abrera
• Jefferson Cailin
• Marlon Miguel