Patterns of Organization Compare and Contrast
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This document discusses three methods for organizing a compare and contrast paragraph: point-by-point, subject-by-subject, and similarities then differences. The point-by-point method discusses each comparison category in turn until all points are covered. The subject-by-subject method writes about one subject fully before the other. The similarities then differences method first discusses all differences between subjects before covering their similarities. Examples and outlines are provided for each organization structure to help writers choose the best method for their compare and contrast paragraph.
Patterns of Organization Compare and Contrast
- 1. Patterns for Organization with Compare and Contrast Writing VS.
- 2. Compare and Contrast Let’s look at different ways we can approach writing a paragraph that compares and contrasts a beach vacation vs. a snow or ski vacation. April 14, 2014 Copyright Rasmussen, Inc. 2011. Proprietary and Confidential. 2 VS.
- 4. 3 Methods of Organization You choose the one that works for you! • Method One: Point-by-Point or Category-by Category • Method Two: Subject-by-Subject • Method Three: Similarities followed by differences
- 5. Method One: Point –by-Point Category-by-Category State a point and follow with details (elaboration). State the next point and follow with details. April 14, 2014 Copyright Rasmussen, Inc. 2011. Proprietary and Confidential. 5
- 6. Point-by-Point • Discuss each point until you have covered each of your categories: 1. Weather at the beach vs. the mountains 2. Activities at the beach vs. the mountains 3. Gear at the beach vs. the mountains 1. Motivation for going on vacation 2. Protection from the elements at both locations 3. Travel to both locations
- 7. Method One: Point –by-Point Category-by-Category I. Beach and Snow A. Contrast 1. Weather 2. Activities 3. Gear B. Compare 1. Motivation 2. Protection 3. Travel
- 8. Outline-Point by Point: Weather I. Beach and Snow A. Weather A. When choosing to go on a beach vacation, you are hoping for sunshine, warm nights and 80 degree days with no rain. B. The heat from the sun combined with the refreshing cool water from the ocean or the pool is ideal for a beach vacation, but make sure you have plenty of sunscreen to combat the harmful rays from the sun. C. If a ski vacation is on your horizon, you should plan for fresh snowfall and temperatures in the 30’s. D. If the weather is in the 30’s, there is a good chance that you will be awarded with fresh powder for skiing.
- 9. Transition Words to Signal Comparison and Contrast Comparison: o also o much like o both o one way o in the same way o similarly o much as o another way o likewise o as Contrast: o although o on the one hand o even though o on the other hand o by contrast o otherwise o but o though o however
- 10. Example Point-by-Point Sentences: Weather The weather is one of clearest differences between a beach vacation and a ski vacation. When choosing to go on a beach vacation, you are hoping for sunshine, warm nights and 80 degree days with no rain. The heat from the sun combined with the refreshing cool water from the ocean or the pool is ideal for a beach vacation, but make sure you have plenty of sunscreen to combat the harmful rays from the sun. However, if a ski vacation is on your horizon, you should plan for fresh snowfall and temperatures in the 30’s. If the weather is in the 30’s, there is a good chance that you will be awarded with fresh powder to ski on. Weather plays a major role when deciding between going to the beach or the mountains. Supporting Detail Sentences
- 11. Method Two: Subject-by-Subject Write a topic sentence. Discuss one subject, the beach vacation. Write about all of the categories. Categories: weather, activities, gear, motivation, travel, and protection from elements Then discuss the next subject, the ski vacation. Discuss the same categories: weather, activities, gear, motivation, travel, and protection from elements Wrap up with concluding statement. April 14, 2014 Copyright Rasmussen, Inc. 2011. Proprietary and Confidential. 11
- 12. Visual Look: Subject-by-Subject Topic Sentence Beach – 2 sentences about weather (differences) – 2 sentences about activities (differences) – 2 sentences about gear (differences) – 1 sentence about motivation (similarities) – 1 sentences about protection from the elements (similarities) – 1 sentence about travel (similarities) Snow – 2 sentences about weather (differences) – 2 sentences about activities (differences) – 2 sentences about gear (differences) – 1 sentence about motivation (similarities) – 1 sentences about protection from the elements (similarities) – 1 sentence about travel (similarities) Concluding Sentence April 14, 2014 Copyright Rasmussen, Inc. 2011. Proprietary and Confidential. 12
- 13. Method 3: Similarities and Differences First, discuss all of the differences between the two subjects and then discuss all of the similarities between the two subjects.
- 14. Method 3: Similarities and Differences Contrast (Differences) I. Beach and Snow Vacations A. Contrast 1. Weather 2. Activities 3. Gear Compare (Similarities) I. Beach and Snow Vacations A. Compare 1. Motivation 2. Protection from the elements 3. Travel
Editor's Notes
- #10: examples just to review