Welcome to Unit 6! Classification and Compare/Contrast Thought Patterns Dr. Angela Lavine KU120

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Unit Outcomes Identify the Classification Thought Pattern Identify the Classification Thought Pattern Identify the Compare and Contrast Identify the Compare and Contrast Thought Pattern Apply graphic organizers Thought Pattern Apply graphic organizers

Key Concepts Compare and contrast thought pattern-- In this pattern, information that highlights similarities and differences of concepts are included. Compare and contrast thought pattern-- In this pattern, information that highlights similarities and differences of concepts are included. A Venn Diagram graphic organizer is a visual tool that allows you to organize information in two interlocking circles. A Venn Diagram graphic organizer is a visual tool that allows you to organize information in two interlocking circles.

Reading Reading 1 Reading 1 Read Chapter 6, pp. 265–266, and Chapter 7, pp. 296–305, in your text, The Effective Reader. Read Chapter 6, pp. 265–266, and Chapter 7, pp. 296–305, in your text, The Effective Reader. Reading 2 Reading 2 Learning about the Classification Thought Pattern Learning about the Classification Thought Pattern Chapter 6 of the text explains the Classification Thought Pattern. This pattern is used to break down a topic into different parts. It explains the parts of the whole. Chapter 6 of the text explains the Classification Thought Pattern. This pattern is used to break down a topic into different parts. It explains the parts of the whole.

The Classification Pattern Authors use the classification pattern to sort ideas into smaller groups and describe the traits of each group. Authors use the classification pattern to sort ideas into smaller groups and describe the traits of each group. Each smaller group, called a subgroup, is based on shared traits or characteristics. Each smaller group, called a subgroup, is based on shared traits or characteristics. For example, you may see an article about different jobs that are available in a particular business. Each job would be included and then an explanation would be given about each job and how it relates to the other jobs. For example, you may see an article about different jobs that are available in a particular business. Each job would be included and then an explanation would be given about each job and how it relates to the other jobs.

Information on Classification Understanding how to use this organization pattern can assist you in both your reading comprehension as well as improving your writing skills. There are key words that assist a reader in knowing that a reading is organized by classification. Understanding how to use this organization pattern can assist you in both your reading comprehension as well as improving your writing skills. There are key words that assist a reader in knowing that a reading is organized by classification. Examples of key words that will help you know the reading is a classification pattern of organization are as follows: Examples of key words that will help you know the reading is a classification pattern of organization are as follows: Number of characteristics Number of characteristics Number of parts Number of parts Number of sections Number of sections Number of types Number of types

Here are some Topic Sentences that indicate Classfication... A.Meteorologists place hurricanes in many different categories based on their severity. B.College football has several polls, all of which, are important indicators of which schools will get bowl bids. C.Research on learning styles yields three distinct categories.

Transitions Used in the Classification Pattern Another (group, kind, type) Another (group, kind, type) Characteristics Characteristics First (group, categories, kind, type) First (group, categories, kind, type) Second (group, categories, kind, type) Second (group, categories, kind, type) Order Order Traits Traits

Note-taking Tips for Classification 1. Include the name of the larger group that is being broken down into sub- groups. 2. Add the names of the categories, if they are supplied. 3. Add a brief description of each category.

Example “Wetlands” is a general term that includes several types of vital links between water and land. One type of wetland is a bog; it is characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and is covered by a carpet of sphagnum moss. Another type of wetland is the marsh, which is a wetland frequently swamped with water; it is characterized by soft-stemmed vegetation. Finally, a swamp is a type of wetland dominated by woody plants. “Wetlands” is a general term that includes several types of vital links between water and land. One type of wetland is a bog; it is characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and is covered by a carpet of sphagnum moss. Another type of wetland is the marsh, which is a wetland frequently swamped with water; it is characterized by soft-stemmed vegetation. Finally, a swamp is a type of wetland dominated by woody plants.

Read this Passage... There are three types of blood vessels in the human body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Arterial blood appears bright red because it is filled with oxygen. In contrast, blood in the veins, another type of blood vessel, purplish because it is no longer carrying a supply of oxygen. The third type of blood vessel is the capillary. Capillaries are tiny vessels that connect arteries and veins. Their walls are thin and digested food, or nutrients, pass through them to the cells of the body.

What do you see? There are three types of blood vessels in the human body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Arterial blood appears bright red because it is filled with oxygen. In contrast, blood in the veins, another type of blood vessel, purplish because it is no longer carrying a supply of oxygen. The third type of blood vessel is the capillary. Capillaries are tiny vessels that connect arteries and veins. Their walls are thin and digested food, or nutrients, pass through them to the cells of the body.

Information Graphically Organized Types of Blood Vessels ArteriesCapillariesVeins

Information Graphically Organized Blood Vessels Arteries Blood is red, oxygenated Veins Blood is purplish, no oxygen Capillaries Thin walls, carry nutrients This gives you even more information!

Let’s Outline I. Types of blood vessels A. Arteries 1. Blood red 2. Oxygenated B. Veins 1. Blood purplish 2. No oxygen C. Capillaries 1. Thin walls 2. Carry nutrients

CompareandContrast

Compare and Contrast Compare and contrast pattern of organization -- In this pattern, information that highlights similarities and differences of concepts are included. Compare and contrast pattern of organization -- In this pattern, information that highlights similarities and differences of concepts are included.

Comparison/Contrast In passages where you will see a Compare and Contrast Thought Pattern, the reading will be organized to show similarities and differences between two concepts or topics. In passages where you will see a Compare and Contrast Thought Pattern, the reading will be organized to show similarities and differences between two concepts or topics. When looking at topics of this nature you should be able to answer the following questions: When looking at topics of this nature you should be able to answer the following questions: –How are these topics the same? –How are they different? Comparisons point out similarities between two topics; while contrasts point out differences. Often, a paragraph will point out both similarities and differences. Comparisons point out similarities between two topics; while contrasts point out differences. Often, a paragraph will point out both similarities and differences.

Some Transitions Signaling Similarity Along the same lines Along the same lines By the same token By the same token Also Also In like fashion or manner In like fashion or manner Just as Just as Likewise Likewise Similarly Similarly

Some Transitions Signaling Difference Actually Actually Although Although But But Conversely Conversely Despite the fact Despite the fact Even though Even though However However In contrast In contrast Nevertheless Nevertheless In contrast In contrast

Tips on Taking Notes on Comparison/Contrast Notes should include three essential elements: 1. The two topics being compared and/or contrasted. 2. The similarities and/or differences between the two. 3. The main ideas they explain or support.

Venn Diagram – Use with Comparison/Contrast Differences What are the overlapping area?

Let’s give it a try…. Gab a piece of paper Gab a piece of paper Jot down a Venn Diagram Jot down a Venn Diagram Let’s read the following… Let’s read the following…

Read this passage… Gerald Ford, the 38 th president of the U.S., liked to allude to one of his predecessors, Harry S. Truman. Ford seemed to think that likening himself to Truman would increase his hold on the public’s imagination. Like For, Truman had been a vice president who became president only by chance. Neither Truman nor Ford was an intellectual, and both men tended to exaggerate their lack of learning, insisting that they were just simple men with simple tastes. Also, Ford liked to point out that both he and Truman came to office at a difficult time.

The Main Topic is…? Are there any differences in this paragraph? Are there any similarities in this paragraph? Are there any differences in this paragraph?

Main Topic: Ford increases his popularity by comparing himself to Truman. 1.Both became president by chance. 2.Both were in office in hard time. Are there any differences in this paragraph?

Read this Passage Laws and ethics are not quite the same. In general, laws are society’s attempt to formalize right and wrong conduct. However, it is rarely possible for written laws to capture all of the subtle shadings that people include in the code of ethics that they use to govern their lives. Ethical concepts are more complex than written rules of law.

The Main Topic is…? Are there any differences in this paragraph? Are there any similarities in this paragraph? Are there any differences in this paragraph?

Main Topic: Law and ethics are not really the same. Are there any similarities in this paragraph? Laws help us understand, in writing, what is right and wrong. Ethical concepts are ideas about right/ moral.

Read this passage… The ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle differed widely in their worldview. Plato was a believer in intuition rather than reason. Aristotle, on the other hand, was a firm believer in logic and hard evidence. Yet despite their basic difference, the two had a similarly negative effect on scientific progress. They both taught that all motion was in perfect circles at uniform speed, which later slowed acceptance of Kepler’s theory of planetary movement in the seventeen century.

The Main Topic is…? Are there any differences in this paragraph? Are there any similarities in this paragraph? Are there any differences in this paragraph?

Main Topic: Plato and Aristotle were different, yet had similar views on the negative effect of scientific thought. Are there any similarities in this paragraph? Plato valued intuition. Aristotle valued fact

Main Topic: Plato and Aristotle were different, yet had similar views on the negative effect of scientific thought. Plato valued intuition. Aristotle valued fact. Both thought that all motion traced a perfect circle at a uniform speed.