Engages in two alternatives
Comparison and Contrast
Comparison and Contrast
Engages in two alternatives
Make a decision by comparing alternatives in a series of relevant points and deciding the best advantage
Basis for C & C
Comparison – find and emphasize similarities
Contrast – find and emphasize differences
Either must have a basis for comparing or contrasting
Something in common
In Writing
Subject – Important, two subjects, limit to relevant and pertinent points
Purpose – Reason to reveal new or important elements, insights
Audience – Educate and enlighten
Analogy
Extended analogies used to clarify abstract or complex ideas
Comparison and/or contrast between two subjects
analyzed through exploring aspects of the subjects using complex analytical, critical thinking skills
Visualize a new way of seeing the subjects
Organizational Structure
Must follow and maintain one of the two formats for a compare and contrast writing
Essay still has an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Subject by Subject (Block)
Subject A (paragraph)
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Point 4
Subject B (paragraph)
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Point 4
Point by Point (Alternating)
Point 1
Subject A & B (paragraph)
Point 2
Subject A & B (paragraph)
Point 3
Subject A & B (paragraph)
Point 4
Subject A & B (paragraph)
Block Format
Introduction paragraph – both subjects
Body paragraphs – one subject at a time
Conclusion paragraph – both subjects
Do NOT mixt subjects in any body paragraphs
Alternating Format
Introduction – both subjects
Body – both subjects but only one point at a time
Conclusion – both subjects
Body paragraphs focus on one point at a time
Questions:
Is your subject more alike or different?
Why are you making this comparison and/or contrast?
What do you want to explore and express about these subjects?
What is the ethical dilemma?
Is your writing clear and focused?
Have you maintained the organizational format?
Include:
Only two units of c/c
A committed specific thesis
Analytical Critical Thinking
One writing pattern, format
Assignment
Compare a set of two films from the three sets:
Watch the films closely taking notes.
Contemplate and analyze the films.
What is the ethical question in the films?
How does the decision of the characters affect society?
Use quotes from the films as evidence.
Let’s discuss some images
For Example:
Life Choices
Prisoner
Homeless
Freedoms
Demonstrate
Vote
Moral Decisions
War
Peace
The Question?
Remember
Compare two films
Have a specific thesis
Use analytical Critical Thinking
Stay in one writing pattern, format
What is the ethical decision in the films?
