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What? To compare is to describe similarities To contrast is to describe differences englishuphson@gmail.com

For example Apples or Oranges? Similarities Differences Both apple and oranges are fruits. Apples have smooth skin. In contrast, oranges have rough skin. Apples and oranges grow on tress. Apples grow in cool climate, but oranges grow in tropical climate. Like Apples, Oranges can be made into juice. Unlike oranges that have pulps, apples aren’t pulpy. englishuphson@gmail.com

What to compare and contrast? Compare and contrast things that make sense Things that belong to the same class Things that have similarities Home school or Formal School Vanilla or Chocolate ice cream Shoes or Clothes Bus or Train? Crayon or Truck Computer or Ship Coffee or Tea englishuphson@gmail.com

What: cue words? Comparison (describe similarities) Contrast (describe differences) Both… and… … and … Also Too As well Like … Similar … Either … or … Neither … nor … On the other hand … but … While Whereas Unlike In contrast On the contrary However englishuphson@gmail.com

Practice 1: SIMILARITIES Both… and…, All of …. … and … Also Too (+), either … or … (+), neither … nor …. (-) As well Like … Similar … englishuphson@gmail.com

Practice 1: SIMILARITIES Apples and Oranges Both apple and orange grow on trees. Apples and oranges can be made into juices. Apples can be made into pie. Oranges also can be made into pie Apples are full of vitamins. Oranges are too. Apples as well as oranges have a lot of benefits. Like apples, oranges are popular fruit in Indonesia. Apples have to be processed to be made into juice. Oranges have to go through similar process. englishuphson@gmail.com

Practice 2: DIFFERENCES On the other hand … but … While Whereas Unlike However englishuphson@gmail.com

Why COMPARING AND CONTRASTING? To help someone understand one is better than the other To Explain To evaluate the options available To Evaluate To choose the best option To Choose englishuphson@gmail.com

Similarities to differences HOW to compare AND CONTRAST? Block Point by point Similarities to differences englishuphson@gmail.com

1. block I Introduction II Apples Characteristics Climate to grow apples Food and drink from apples III Oranges Climate to grow oranges Food and drink from oranges IV Conclusion You describe everything about one item in one paragraph. Then, you describe another item in the next paragraph. englishuphson@gmail.com

2. POINT BY POINT Introduction Conclusion Use a separate section or paragraph for each point. Introduction Supporting Paragraph 1 Characteristics of apples and oranges Supporting Paragraph 2 Climate to grow apples and oranges Supporting Paragraph 3 Food and drink from apples and oranges Conclusion englishuphson@gmail.com

Introduction 1. Similarities 2. Differences Conclusion 3. Similarities to differences Introduction 1. Similarities 2. Differences Conclusion englishuphson@gmail.com

The best city to stay Points to compare Makassar Surabaya Traffic and transportation Crowded during busy hours 24/h transportation -- limited 24/h transportation Housing Mostly houses for sale or rented Pricing: relatively cheaper Variety of accommodations Pricing: varied, depending on the location Work Opportunity High opportunity to get a job High opportunity to run business (big market) Tight competition to get jobs High opportunity to run own business (big market) englishuphson@gmail.com

OUtlines Similarities to differences Introduction Similarities Block Introduction Makassar Traffic & transportation Housing Work opportunity Surabaya Closing Point by Point Introduction Traffic and transport (S/D) Makassar Surabaya Housing (S/D) Work opportunity (S/D) Closing Similarities to differences Introduction Similarities Makassar Surabaya Differences Closing englishuphson@gmail.com

PRACTICE 3: OUTLINES Vacationing to the mountain or beach? Finding a job or continuing studies? Going to the movies or watching movies at home? Working in a large company or running your own business? Traveling by bus or train? Block Point by point Similarities to Differences englishuphson@gmail.com

Practice 4: essay writing Develop the outline into an essay of 4 or 5 paragraphs. englishuphson@gmail.com

Comparison and contrast in listening Otto I really like that cheese shop on Second Street, Henry. You know, the one with the giant mouse on the roof holding a chunk of cheese? Henry I don’t think I’ve ever been there. Otto. Why do you like it? They make cheese the same way my grandfather used to. It makes me daydream about my childhood on my grandfather’s dairy farm in Wisconsin. Speakers Main Topic? Things compared Comments Otto and Henry englishuphson@gmail.com

Comparison and contrast in listening Judy Paula, do you think we should drive or take the train to the concert in Chicago? I can’t decide. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Paula Well, let’s see. Driving means that we can leave whenever we want. On the other hand, Judy, taking the train means we don’t have to worry about parking and we can both sleep on the way home. That would be great! Then, I could finish that dream I was having about becoming a famous musician. englishuphson@gmail.com

Comparison and contrast in listening Speakers Main Topic? Things compared Comments Paula and Judy englishuphson@gmail.com

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Academic listening, page 106 - 107 Home School Traditional School englishuphson@gmail.com

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References Read, Write, Think http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/compcontrast/ Essay writing help http://www.essaywritinghelp.com/compareandcontrast.htm Advanced compositions for non native speakers of English http://www.eslbee.com/compcont.htm Solorzano, Helen S, Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, High Intermediate, Pearson-Longman, Unit 7. Education. englishuphson@gmail.com

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Make your choice! Taking shower first or sleeping first? Drinking Cold or hot drink after class? Dinner at home or dinner outside? Sleeping late or sleeping early? Staying longer or going home straight away? Watching TV or browsing the Internet? Instant food or cooked food? englishuphson@gmail.com