Comparison and Contrast Select ONE or THE OTHER

Musical Talent Justin Bieber Justin Bieber Taylor Swift Taylor Swift

Hockey Talent Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby Alex Ovechkin Alex Ovechkin

Ideal Vacations Disney World Disney World Hawaii Hawaii

Physical Activity Swimming 10 lengths of the pool Swimming 10 lengths of the pool Jogging 10 laps of the track Jogging 10 laps of the track

Cities Toronto Toronto Montreal Montreal

Favourite Subjects Math Math English English

Definition Comparison establishes how two or more objects or ideas resemble one another Comparison establishes how two or more objects or ideas resemble one another Contrast establishes how they are different. Contrast establishes how they are different.

Purpose Mutual illumination of both objects/ideas OR To show one idea to be superior to the other

Organization Point by Point Method Categorize your information and compare under each category Each paragraph becomes either a similarity or a difference.

Task: Compare traditional classroom learning to on-line learning based on the value of the educational experience for young people. Similarities Both are popular methods of learning information Both require an extensive amount of effort beyond initial instruction Differences More face to face interaction in traditional classroom On-line learning allows more flexibility with time and comfort

Thesis Models 1. S1 and S2 can be compared in terms of _______, ______, and _______ 2. S1 and S2 can be contrasted in terms of _______, ______, and _______ 3.Although S1 and S2 are different in terms of a, b, and c,, they are alike in terms of d. 4. Although S1 and S2 are alike in term of a and b, they are different in terms of c.

Sample Thesis While traditional classes and on-line learning can be compared because they are popular methods of obtaining knowledge and both require extensive study, they are different in terms of interaction and flexibility. For educational value, traditional classes are much more beneficial for young people. While traditional classes and on-line learning can be compared because they are popular methods of obtaining knowledge and both require extensive study, they are different in terms of interaction and flexibility. For educational value, traditional classes are much more beneficial for young people.

Partner Task Compare two sports in terms of the skills a person develops Compare two television shows or movies in terms of their educational value Compare two musical groups or artists based on their impact on popular culture

Steps Select a topics and narrow your focus Select a topics and narrow your focus Brainstorm similarities and differences Brainstorm similarities and differences Create a “thesis” statement – one of mutual illumination OR to show that one is superior to the other Create a “thesis” statement – one of mutual illumination OR to show that one is superior to the other Be prepared to share your results Be prepared to share your results