COMPARISON AND

CONTRAST
GROUP 5 STEM 11-6
 PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT
IIN WRITING ACROSS
DISCIPLINES
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
• Comparison shows the similarities among
people, things, situations and ideas; Contrast
shows the differences.
Transition Signals
• Compare
• similarly, likewise, also, both, not only... but
also, to compare (with/to)
• Contrast
• however, in contrast, in comparison, on the
other hand, while, but, whereas, to differ from
Types of Compare & Contrast
BLOCK ARRANGEMENT
The body paragraphs are organized by objects
Discusses all points of one object per paragraph
All items provided in the first paragraph are also
provided in the next paragraph with the same
order
 BLOCK ARRANGEMENT
( FORMAT )
I. Introduction
II. Body Paragraphs
Item A
A. Point one
B. Point two
Item B
A. Point one
B. Point two
III. Conclusion
 BLOCK ARRANGEMENT
( CHARACTERISTICS)
 good for creating shorter essays
 less detailed
 organizes the information in uneven
way
 the number of paragraphs depends on
how many items are being compared
and contrasted
Types of Compare & Contrast
POINT BY POINT ARRANGEMENT
The body paragraphs are arranged by points/ ideas
One body paragraph discusses a particular point
about an object then immediately discussing the
same point about the second object.
POINT BY POINT ARRANGEMENT
( FORMAT )
I. Introduction
II. Body Paragraphs
The first difference between subjects .
The second difference between subjects
The third difference between subjects .
III. Conclusion
POINT BY POINT ARRANGEMENT
( CHARACTERISTICS )
 better for writing more complex essays
 more detailed
 organizes information in a more equal
way
 the number of paragraphs depend on
the number of points that are being
compared / contrasted
 GUIDELINES IN COMPARING
AND CONTRASTING
• Select the ideas that you would compare and
contrast
• Be aware of the questions you need to answer
• Know whether there are limits for your discussion
• Assess whether you already have sufficient points
• Evaluate your list
• Create a great introduction for the topic
• Organize your writing strategies
• Finalize your essay with a great conclusion
 DO’s
Do start your essay from a clear of
definition of each.
Do make sure to research the
subject.
Do pay attention to the transitions
and coherence of your paragraph.
 DONT’s
Don’t forget about using transitional words. In
compare and contrast essays, they not only
smooth out the flow of your writing, but also serve
an additional important role of indicating to the
readers that you are switching from one item to
the other one.
Don’t get subjective. Even if you have a clear
preference for one of the subjects you are
contrasting or comparing, it is important to remain
objective and base your conclusions on factual
data rather thank on your personal emotions.
 EXAMPLE
BLOCK POINT BY POINT
ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT