compare contrast powerpoint
TRANSCRIPT
When you COMPARE things, you show their similarities
When you CONTRAST things, you show their differences
COMPARE and CONTRAST address similarities and/or differences between two or more people, places, things, or ideas
We understand things that are FAMILIAR to us or SIMILAR to things we already understand
COMPARING and/or CONTRASTING the unfamiliar with the familiar will enhance understanding
Academically Personally
- Presidents - Cars- Procedures - Dates- Poems - Religions- Professors - Restaurants
Each object of the comparison is presented separately
Discussion is organized around each separate item
List the distinct features of the first subject then list the distinct features of the second subject
Oranges (subtopic 1) round fruit that can be made into juice. They are (subtopic 2) healthy and contain fiber and vitamin C. Oranges are (subtopic 3) orange in color and grow in warmer climates.
Apples are also (subtopic 1) round fruit that can be made into juice. They too are (subtopic 2) healthy and contain fiber and vitamin C. Apples are (subtopic 3) red, green, or yellow in color and they grow in cooler climates.
Items are compared to the other point by point Comparison is organized around characteristics
of the items being compared Analyze feature by feature ….
Beagles and Corgis based on (subtopic 1) appearance
Breeds of dogs that are similar in size and will grow to about 35 pounds at adulthood
The Beagle’s ears are floppy and droopy as opposed to a Corgi’s ears which are pointy and stick straight up
Both have medium length fur and shed a lot
Beagles and Corgis based on (subtopic 2) jobs Beagles are hunters bred for hunting rabbits. These
dogs will go wherever their noses lead them. A Beagle’s hearing seems to turns off when sniffing so they seem to ignore their masters, but they’re really just busy.
Corgis are herders bred for herding sheep. They will follow people and nip at their heels and toes as the work to herd their humans in the direction they want them to go.
Beagles and Corgis based on (subtopic 3) personality traits.
These dogs share trait of being pack dogs that enjoy company of family, children, and other dogs. Beagles are stubborn and aloof. In contrast, Corgis are pleasers and friendly.
Beagles differ from Corgis in that they are laid back and unconcerned while Corgis are sassy and in everyone’s business.
“Winter weather in St. George is similar to winter weather in Las Vegas.”
“Both St. George and Las Vegas are hot and dry in the summer.”
“Las Vegas is also cold in the winter”“Las Vegas is dry and hot too.”“As well , St. George is windy in the spring.”
“On the other hand, St. George experiences more rain.”
“However, it rains more often in St. George.” “Las Vegas experiences some rain in the fall, but
receives less than St. George.” “In contrast to Las Vegas, St. George receives more
rain.” “Las Vegas dif fers from St. George in that is receives
less rain.” “While it rains in Las Vegas in the fall, it rains more in
St. George.” “Unlike St. George, Las Vegas receives little rain in the
fall.”
Two items that relate to your research paperTwo ways of achieving the same goalTwo job interviewsTwo classes or professorsRelationship with two friends or relativesTwo religions or congregationsTwo methods of doing a taskTwo vehicles, houses, or neighborhoodsTwo celebrities, recording artists, movie stars
Introduction Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader’s
interestA questionA reason people find the topic interesting or importantSomething the two subjects have in common
Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very different, or have many important (or interesting) similarities and differences
Paragraph 2 – first subject Describe features of the first subject
Be sure to include examples to be used later in proving that the similarities and/or differences exist … but don’t mention the second subject yet.
Paragraph 3 – second subject This paragraph must begin with a transition showing
you are comparing this subject to the first For each comparison, use compare/contrast cue words Provide examples proving the similarities and/or differences
Conclusion In the final paragraph, give a brief, general
summary of the most important similarities and difference. End with a personal statement, a prediction or other clever clincher.
Introduction Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader’s
interestA reason people find the topic interesting or importantA statement about something the subjects have in
commonName the two subjects and say that they are very similar,
very different, or have many important (or interesting similarities and differences
Paragraph 2 Transitions beginning each paragraph are made by
repeating ideas, phrases or words. Without transitions, the essay will sound choppy and disjointed.Discuss how both subjects compare on the common
featuresFor each comparison, use compare cue wordsProvide examples proving the similarities and/or
differences
Paragraph 3 (and subsequent) Remember your transitions
Discuss how both subjects contrast on the dissimilar features
For each contrast, use contrast cue wordsProvide examples proving the similarities and/or
differences