The document outlines an English class activity focused on comparing and contrasting ideas using transition signals. Students are tasked with defining comparison and contrast, identifying transition signals in a passage, and constructing their own sentences. The activity encourages group participation and rewards accurate responses with points.

1. WELCOME
TO OUR
ENGLISH
CLASS!
T e a c h e r S h e r l l e n e

2. CLASSROOM
RULES

3. SPEED MATCH!
Instructions:
Match the terms with their definitions or
examples, then post your answers in
front. The first group to post all correct
answers will earn 15 points, plus 5 points
for the first group to post their work.

4. ARE YOU
READY?
LET'S GET STARTED!

5. OBSERVE!

6. • Define comparison and contrast.
• Precisely locate and mark transition
signals in a given passage.
• Construct sentences using
transition signals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7. LET'S FIND OUT!

8. COMPARING
AND CONTRASTING
OWN OPINIONS

9. What is
comparing
and contrasting?

10. Comparing is the process
of looking at the
similarities of two things
or ideas with the use of
appropriate transition
signals.

11. Contrasting is the process of
looking at the differences
between two things or ideas
with the use of appropriate
transition signals.

12. What is
transition signals?

13. Transition signals are linking
words or phrases that
connect your ideas and add
cohesion to your writing.

14. Why do we need
to compare and
contrast things
and ideas?

15. To identify the similarities
and differences between
ideas.

16. COMPARING
• in like
manner
• the same
with
• also
• in the same
manner
• likewise
• similarly.

17. CONTRASTING
• however
• even
though
• but
• in contrast
• nevertheles
• otherwise
• yet
• though
• instead
• on the other
hand.

18. Directions: Read the paragraph
carefuly then underline the
transition signals used.
LET'S TRY!

19. In like manner, both cats and dogs are considered
domesticated animals. Similarly, they can be trained to
obey commands. Likewise, both animals need play time
and care. However, cats are generally more independent
than dogs. While dogs often enjoy playing fetch, cats may
prefer to chase small creatures. Nevertheless, both
animals can make wonderful companions.

20. In like manner, both cats and dogs are considered
domesticated animals. Similarly, they can be trained to
obey commands. Likewise, both animals need play time
and care. However, cats are generally more independent
than dogs. While dogs often enjoy playing fetch, cats may
prefer to chase small creatures. Nevertheless, both
animals can make wonderful companions.

21. Directions:
Compare and contrast the
statements by writing three sentences
expressing comparison, and another
three sentences expressing contrast.
Use appropriate transition signals found
in the box. Copy the chart below, then
write your answers on a 1/2 sheet of
paper.

24. • but
• in contrast
• nevertheless
• otherwise
• yet
• though
• instead
• on the other
hand
• in like manner
• the same with
• also
• in the same
manner
• likewise
• similarly
• however and
while
• even though
• however
• while
• even though
• but
• in contrast
• nevertheless
• otherwise
• yet
• though
• instead
• on the other
hand

25. THANK YOU