Writing Similarities & difference

Objective:

Today we will review:

1. How to write about similarities and differences

2. Discuss strategies for TELPAS Speaking tests

3. Practice writing & recording our responses​

Writers explain how things are similar and different to make a Comparison. This helps make your ideas sound more complex

• Example: Both coffee and tea are hot, but coffee is different because it is more delicious.

1 Beginning- can name a few words about the picture

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2- Intermediate can use connecting words & speak in sentences

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3- Advanced can provide extra details 3-4 sentences

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4- Advanced High - can speak with few errors​

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Compare and contrast are frequently tested on on the TELPAS.

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This is the big test we take in February to understand your level in English. ​

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Questions begin very easy.

1. Describe the butterfly.

2. What is the lion doing? ​

Open Ended

What is the lion doing?

He _______________.

Poll

How can you describe the butterfly?

• The butterfly is small.

• The butterfly has many colors.

• The butterfly eats flowers.

• The butterfly can walk.

However, questions get ore difficult. If you can use connecting words you will get an intermediate.

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How are tiger and kitten alike? How are they different?

Both the kitten and the tiger are cats. But the tiger is different because it is bigger and stronger.

Open Ended

How are these similar (alike)?

Both the apple and the orange are _________ .

Open Ended

How are these different?

But the apple is different because it is _________________________.

1. Speak loudly!

2. Write out your answers.​ the test is graded by a computer!

Important Tips to get a higher score

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​You an only record 2 times

Multiple Choice

How many times can you record your voice on the test?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Open Ended

Compare a puppy and a baby.

Both puppy and baby __________ but the baby is different because it _____________________.

Open Ended

Compare a motorcycle and a car.

Both the motorcycle and car ___________ but the car is different because it is _____________.

A "good" response should be 2-3 sentences.

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

The more information you can add the higher score you will get.

Open Ended

Compare Beyoncé and Shakira

Both Beyoncé and Shakira are singers, but Shakira is different because she ___________________.

Poll

How do you feel about TELPAS test?