Comparing and Contrasting

Comparing and Contrasting

By Clarissa Codrington

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What similarities about Ann and Beth does the author write about?

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Read the pairs of sentences. Write three sentences of comparison for each pair. Use the words given.

Vicky: 1, 3

Hayoon: 2, 4

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Practice writing comparison with the nouns and adjectives given. Use as + adjective + as for adjectives. Use the same + noun + as for nouns.

Hayoon: 2, 3

Vicky: 4, 5

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Write a topic sentence for each of the following paragraphs.

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Write four sentences comparing Stephanie Brooks and Ann Friedman. Base your comparisons on the information provided on their student ID cards.

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Write four sentences of comparison based on your observations and the information provided.

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Make a list of the similarities between the two men.

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Make a list of the differences between the two restaurants.

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Write three sentences of contrast for each pair. Use the words given.

Vicky: 2, 3

Hayoon: 4, 5

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Join the breakout room and complete the chart with information about yourself and your partner. Then write sentences that compare or contrast each other. You will have 10 minutes for this exercise.

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Write a topic sentence for each of the following paragraphs.

Hayoon: 1, 3

Vicky: 2, 4

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Join the breakout room and make a list of differences between the two trips. Decide which one you want to go to together and justify your choice. You will have 5 minutes for this task.