AVTC3 - Lesson 7 - Comparison paragraph

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast paragraph?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

• inform or explain a subject to the reader

• tell a story

• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

How many subjects are there in a comparison paragraph?

• 3

• 2

• 4

When comparing two apples, which paragraph structure is organized in POINT BY POINT method?

• The first apple

  + shape

  + color

  +…

  The second apple

  + shape

  + color

  +…

• The shape

  + similarities/ differences

  +…

  The color

  + similarities/ differences

  +…

The topic sentence of comparison paragraph...

• answer choices

• engages the reader

• engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects

• can be a short story about a new-age Cinderella

A point-by-point comparison...

• has some sentences that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences

• the first sentences focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another

• each sentence focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)

Which two things should a CONCLUDING SENTENCE include?

• a summary of the main points and a final opinion

• a final point of comparison and a salutation

• the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the topic

• a new idea and a concluding statement

Also, as, both, likewise, same, similar, too

• Listed above are transition words for COMPARING two things

• Listed above are transition words for CONTRASTING two things

Although, but, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand.

• Listed above are transition words for COMPARING two things

• Listed above are transition words for CONTRASTING two things

Using ________ in your paragraph helps readers know when you're linking the points.

• transition words

• punctuation

• prepositions

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a COMPARISON?

• On the other hand

• Similarly

• In contrast

• While