Comparison / Contrast for essay writing: points of comparison. A class assignment is included (called "J21").

1. Comparison / Contrast
An introduction to the concept and
formatting for C/C

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4. Comparing vs. Contrasting
Comparing = Contrasting =
Examining similarities
Examining differences
• What features do the
items have in common?
• What unique features
distinguish one from the
other?
• How do they agree?
• When could one
substitute/be mistaken
for the other?
• How do they disagree?
• Why choose one over
the other?

5. Comparing / Contrasting
Example:
vs

6. First, let’s look at comparing…

7. Comparing
•
•
•
•
•
Similarities:
Involve insulin
Similar symptoms
Genetics contribute to risk
Complications with
kidneys, eyes, circulation
Monitoring is essential

8. Comparing
•
•
•
•
•
Similarities:
Involve insulin
Some symptoms are the same
Genetics contribute to risk
Complications with
kidneys, eyes, circulation
Monitoring is essential
Choose 2
points:
Insulin
Symptoms

9. Comparing
2 Points
Type 1: Insulin –
What role does insulin play?
Type 2: Insulin –
What role does insulin play?
Type 1: Symptoms –
Type 2: Symptoms –
What are the symptoms?
What are the symptoms?
Always use the same points
for both sides

10. Comparison Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Insulin
Type 1:
Symptoms
Type 2:
Insulin
Type 2:
Symptoms
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
Each one of these
boxes is a full
paragraph with
details, explanations
and examples.

11. Comparison Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Insulin
Type 1:
Symptoms
Type 2:
Insulin
Type 2:
Symptoms
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
Type 1 is
discussed first
Type 2 is
discussed second

12. Comparison Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Insulin
Type 1:
Symptoms
Type 2:
Insulin
Type 2:
Symptoms
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
This format is called
“Block” or “Subject”
comparison

13. Comparison Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Insulin
Type 1:
Symptoms
Type 2:
Insulin
Type 2:
Symptoms
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
INSULIN: Type 1
INSULIN: Type 2
SYMPTOMS: Type 1
SYMPTOMS: Type 2

14. Comparison Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Insulin
Type 2:
Insulin
This format is called
“Alternating” or
Type 1:
Symptoms
“Point-by-point”
Type 2:
Symptoms
comparison
Conclusion: Make a
prediction

15. Now, let’s look at contrasting…

16. Contrasting
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: youth
Symptom onset: Sudden
Rare: 10% or less
Treatment: Insulin
injections usually required
• Weight: not weight-related
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: adult
Symptom onset: Gradual
Common: 90% +
Treatment:
diet, lifestyle, oral
medication, insulin
injections
• Weight: linked to obesity

17. Contrasting
2 points
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: youth
Symptom onset: Sudden
Rare: 10% or less
Treatment: Insulin injections
usually required
• Weight: not weight-related
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: adult
Symptom onset: Gradual
Common: 90% +
Treatment: diet, lifestyle, oral
medication, insulin injections
• Weight: linked to obesity
Onset
Treatment

18. Contrasting
points
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: youth
Symptom onset: Sudden
Rare: 10% or less
Treatment: Insulin injections
usually required
• Weight: not weight-related
•
•
•
•
Age of onset: adult
Symptom onset: Gradual
Common: 90% +
Treatment: diet, lifestyle, oral
medication, insulin injections
• Weight: linked to obesity
Onset
Treatment

19. Contrasting
points
Type 1: Onset
Type 2: Onset
Type 1: Treatment
Type 2: Treatment
Always use the same points
for both sides

20. Contrasting Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Onset
Type 1:
Treatment
Type 2:
Onset
Type 2:
Treatment
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
Each one of these
boxes is a full
paragraph with
details, explanations
and examples.

21. Contrasting Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Onset
Type 1:
Treatment
Type 2:
Onset
Type 2:
Treatment
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
Type 1 is
discussed first
Type 2 is
discussed second

22. Contrasting Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Onset
Type 1:
Treatment
Type 2:
Onset
Type 2:
Treatment
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
This format is called
“Block” or “Subject”
comparison

23. Contrasting Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Onset
Type 1:
Treatment
Type 2:
Onset
Type 2:
Treatment
Conclusion: Make a
prediction
ONSET: Type 1
ONSET: Type 2
TREATMENT: Type 1
TREATMENT: Type 2

24. Contrasting Essay
Introduction
paragraph with hook
Type 1:
Onset
This format is called
Type 2:
Onset
“Alternating” or
Type 1:
Treatment
“Point-by-point”
Type 2:
Treatment
comparison
Conclusion: Make a
prediction

25. Review
Introduction ¶
Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin ¶
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms ¶
Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin ¶
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms ¶
Conclusion ¶
“Block” or
“Subject”
comparison

26. Review
Introduction ¶
Type 1 Diabetes: Onset ¶
Type 2 Diabetes: Onset ¶
“Alternating”
or
Type 1 Diabetes: Treatment ¶
Type 2 Diabetes: Treatment ¶
Conclusion ¶
“Point-by-point”
comparison

27. Another (quick) Example
of Comparison/Contrast formatting

28. C/C Formatting
Compare:
Dog
2 Points of
Comparison
Cat
Intelligence
Companionship

29. Subject/Block format
I. Introduction
II. Dog’s Intelligence
III. Dog’s Companionship
IV. Cat’s Intelligence
V. Cat’s Companionship
VI. Conclusion
All dog
info. first
All cat
info.
second

30. Alternating/Point-by-point format
I. Introduction
II. Dog’s Intelligence
III. Cat’s Intelligence
Intelligence
for each
IV. Dog’s Companionship
V. Cat’s Companionship
VI. Conclusion
Companionship
for each

31. J21 Challenge
Follow the instructions on the
next few slides for J21.

32. J21 Challenge
For J21, you will write 2 outlines
on a piece of paper in your Journal.
The first outline will be in Subject/Block format.
The 2nd outline will be in Alternating/Point-by-Point format.
Please go to the next slide for details…

33. J21 Challenge
Compare:
Coke
2 Points of
Comparison
Pepsi
Taste
Ingredients

34. J21 Challenge
Copy the outline below onto a piece of paper to place n
your Journal and fill in the blanks about Coke & Pepsi
I. Introduction
II. _________________________
Use
III. _________________________
Subject / Block
IV. _________________________
Comparison
V. _________________________
VI. Conclusion

35. J21 Challenge
Copy the outline below onto a piece of paper to place n
your Journal and fill in the blanks about Coke & Pepsi
I. Introduction
II. _________________________
III. _________________________
IV. _________________________
V. _________________________
VI. Conclusion
Use
Alternating/
Point-by-point
Comparison

36. Did you complete J21?
End of presentation.