Comparison and Contrast Techniques

This lesson reviews how to write a comparison and contrast paragraph. It explains the importance of identifying both similarities and differences between two related subjects. The process involves choosing subjects, planning with a Venn diagram, and structuring the paragraph with a clear topic sentence and supporting details. Clue words are used to guide the reader, and a Venn diagram helps organize thoughts by visually representing similarities and differences.

What is the primary focus when comparing two subjects?

• Identifying differences

• Finding similarities

• Describing one subject

• Listing unrelated facts

What is the purpose of a comparison and contrast paragraph?

• To describe one subject in detail

• To explain how two subjects are alike and different

• To confuse the reader

• To list unrelated facts

What is essential to include in a comparison and contrast paragraph?

• Neither similarities nor differences

• Both similarities and differences

• Only differences

• Only similarities

Why should you choose related subjects for comparison?

• To make the paragraph longer

• To make it easier to find similarities

• To avoid writing too much

• To focus only on differences

What is the first step in writing a comparison and contrast paragraph?

• Choosing two related subjects

• Listing differences

• Finding a quote

• Writing the conclusion

What should you avoid when choosing subjects for comparison?

• Choosing popular subjects

• Choosing interesting subjects

• Choosing similar subjects

• Choosing unrelated subjects

What should you do if you find it hard to compare two subjects?

• Ignore similarities

• Choose related subjects

• Choose unrelated subjects

• Focus only on differences

What tool is recommended for planning a comparison and contrast paragraph?

• Venn diagram

• Mind map

• Flowchart

• Outline

What should a topic sentence in a comparison and contrast paragraph include?

• Only one topic

• Both topics being compared

• A question

• A quote

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To list all details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the paragraph's main idea