Transcript Compare and Contrasting Paragraph Writing!

COMPARE AND CONTRAST
PARAGRAPH WRITING!
TRAITS OF GOOD WRITING:
Focus: The writer explains
the difference between
two things.
 Organization: The
paragraph is written in
logical order.
 Voice: The writer is
interested in the subject.
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TRAITS OF GOOD WRITING:
Development: The writer uses details to give the
reader information about the subject.
 Word Choice: The writer choses words that help
explain the details. (ex. Delicate, broad, and bold)
 Effective Sentences: The writer uses a variety of
sentence structures.
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
WRITING!
Take some time to think about a simple subject
that you want to compare and contrast.
 This subject can be two people, two cultures,
two books, two movies, two cars, etc.
 Once you decide what you want to compare
and contrast, be sure to think of at least 2
differences and similarities between these two
items.
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
WRITING!
In a paragraph that contrasts, a writer shows
how people, places, or things are different.
 In a paragraph that compares, a writes shows
the similarities and differences between the
two things.  You will see an example soon…
 The next slide shows an example of a
contrasting paragraph.
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CONTRASTING PARAGRAPH:
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Both of my sisters paint well, but their paintings
are quite different. First of all Alicia likes
watercolors, but Marta likes to use oil paints. The
second difference is that Alicia uses thin
brushes, so her lines are delicate. Marta uses a
wide palette knife, and she paints in broad, bold
strokes….
CONTRASTING PARAGRAPH:
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Finally, they have different styles. Alicia likes to
paint realistic landscapes. Marta’s paintings
are abstract, with bright colors and unusual
designs. Even though they paint in different
ways, I think you’ll agree that both of my sisters
are good painters.
TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS USED IN
COMPARISON:
in the same way
 and, also, in addition
 as well as
 both, neither
 each of
 just as...so
 similarly
 like
 too
 the same
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TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS USED IN
CONTRAST:
Although
 Whereas
 But
 However
 Conversely
on the other hand
 in contrast
 While
 Yet
 unlike
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
WRITING!
In a paragraph that contrasts, a writer shows
how people, places, or things are different.
 In a paragraph that compares, a writes shows
the similarities and differences between the
two things.
 The next slide shows an example of a
comparing paragraph.
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COMPARING PARAGRAPH:
ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITARS
As broad as their sounds are, there are several
very distinct similarities and differences between
electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both
utilize the use of a body for the neck to attach to
and a neck with frets for finger placement. They
both use strings that vary in gauge, or size, which
are vital to produce sound when they are picked,
hammered on, or strummed as a group.
COMPARING PARAGRAPH:
ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITARS
(CONTINUED…)
Similarly, each is tuned in the same manner to
produce the proper tone desired. An acoustic guitar
needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to
be heard. Because the body is very thick and hollow
it is able to project its own natural sound loudly. This
makes it very portable and capable of being played
virtually anywhere. An electric guitar is very hard to
hear without an amplifier. An electric guitar requires
the use of an amplifier to transport the sound
though pickups that are secured in the body.
COMPARING PARAGRAPH:
ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITARS
(CONTINUED…)
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Additionally, foot pedals can be added to
produce even more different sounds so that the
musical capabilities of the electric guitar are
almost limitless. There’s not a lot of music that
I listen to that doesn’t have some sort of
electric or acoustic guitar in the mix, either as
the main instrument or as small as a fill in for a
certain sound. The genre of the music
frequently dictates which type of guitar should
be used.
TRAITS OF GOOD WRITING:
Focus: The writer explains
the difference between
two things.
 Organization: The
paragraph is written in
logical order.
 Voice: The writer is
interested in the subject.

TRAITS OF GOOD WRITING:
Development: The writer uses details to give the
reader information about the subject.
 Word Choice: The writer choses words that help
explain the details. (ex. Delicate, broad, and bold)
 Effective Sentences: The writer uses a variety of
sentence structures.
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THE END!