Intro to Paper 1 Q1b

Paper 1

Question 1 b.

Objectives of

Paper 1:

Question 1b.

○ Identify differences in form,

structure, and language between
two texts on the same topic

○ Write a comparative response to

explain the differences you have
identified.

Objectives of

Paper 1:

Question 1b.

○ Form

◦ Format Features + Audience
◦ Point-of-View

○ Structure

◦ Set up/Organization of the text
◦ Sentence Structure (Syntax)

○ Language

◦ Diction
◦ Language Features

Comparison
Terms

Terms for Similarities

○in the same way

○both

○similarly

○likewise

○as well as

○the same as

○have in common

○so too

Terms for Contrast

○However

○Yet

○In contrast

○On one hand/ the other
hand

○Unlike

○Although/Even Though

○Whereas/While

○On the contrary

These are not entirely interchangeable and how you
use them will depend on the context and syntax of
the sentence.
For example:
➔ Both texts open with an appeal to the reader.

However, my text addresses a wider, global
audience.

✘ Likewise texts open with an appeal to the reader,

unlike my text addresses a wider global audience.

➔ The first text opens with an appeal to the reader;

likewise mine does the same. Unlike the first text,
mine addresses a wider global audience.

Multiple Select

With a partner, use appropriate words or phrases from
the word bank to complete this sentence.

1. __________ my text has a direct, immediate style, the original article is more reflective and thoughtful.

• While
• In the same way

• Although

• Likewise

Multiple Select

With a partner, use appropriate words or phrases from
the word bank to complete this sentence.

2. The original article uses vivid imagery to describe city life. _________, my version does, too.

• similarly
• Contrastly

• Likewise

• Concurrently

Multiple Select

With a partner, use appropriate words or phrases from
the word bank to complete this sentence

Structurally, the ending of the letter is stiff and formal. ___________, my blog has an informal, chatty
tone.

• On the contrary

• likewise

• However

• So too

Response
INTRO

Provides a succinct overview of both pieces of
writing. This means having a sense of the overall
tone, approach and style of the two texts.

○

The title & format of the original passage

◦Topic of original

◦Purpose of the passage

○

Title of your 1a response (If it isn’t a genre
that has a title, just include the genre.)

◦Topic

◦Purpose

○

Key ways they are similar or different (2-3)

INTRO Template

[Original Text] TITLE, a FORMAT about TOPIC, the
author/writer PURPOSE. In contrast, the text [Your
Text], TITLE (if present) a FORMAT about a similar topic
of TOPIC, PURPOSE. The primary areas of comparison
are CHOSEN FEATURE(s).

INTRO Example

In Usain Bolt’s autobiography about winning his first
gold medal and breaking the world record, Bolt
captures the feeling of that thrilling moment in
relating his personal experience. In contrast, the text,
“Jamaican Runner Wins the 100 Metre Gold Medal”,
a news article about the same newsworthy moment,
gives a third-person account of the race. The primary
areas of comparison are (name them).

Body
Paragraphs of
comparative
response

State the main language/format feature

Evidence

Explain

Summarize/Tie Back

State the main language/format feature

Comment on the different forms and styles of both passages.
This means being able to identify the particular differences
and express those differing qualities clearly and analytically,
rather than in vague or unspecific ways.

State one area to compare per paragraph.

Evidence

Refer precisely to evidence or quotation from each text. This
means being able to select the relevant words, phrases or
references to longer 'chunks' of text to support the points
you make.

Explain

Explain the effects of different linguistic and structural
features.

This means not merely identifying differences but being able
to explain how they affect the tone and purpose of the text in
question, or how they create a particular impact on the
reader.

Summarize/Tie Back (optional)

End with a statement of the overall importance of the
comparison or contrast of the feature and how it links to
author’s purpose.

If you feel what you have already stated covers everything,
this can be optional.