Goals: You will be able to...
- Understand what it means to compare two ideas, concepts, people, places, or things
- Use specific language to introduce comparisons
- Organize a comparison paragraph
Task 1: Similarities and Differences
Look
at the [objects/pictures] [at the front of the room/on the projector].
With a partner, write down as many similarities as you can in 2 minutes.
Next, write as many differences as you can in two minutes. This is a "free writing activity". DO NOT THINK TOO MUCH. Just let your ideas flow!
Task 2: The Language of Comparison
Read
the Comparison Signals Handout. What other words do you know that
signal comparisons? Use the examples to create sentences based on the
similarities and differences from the beginning of class.
Read Why the World Cup is better than Olympics and write down all the words and phrases that are used to indicate similarities and differences.
Read Why the World Cup is better than Olympics and write down all the words and phrases that are used to indicate similarities and differences.
Homework: Read From High School to College -- The Transition for Compare/Contrast paragraph assignment. We will have a comprehension quiz and group discussion in class this Wednesday, so be sure to read the article!
