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Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition Presentation

Learn how to effectively use the comparison and contrast mode of exposition in writing. Understand the strategies and benefits of this approach. Improve your writing skills today!

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Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition Presentation

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  1. Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition Presentation

  2. Why Teach Modes? “A rhetorical mode is a strategy—a way or method of presenting a subject—through writing or speech. Some of the better known rhetorical modes are, for example, "argument" and "cause and effect." There are literally dozens, perhaps hundreds, of strategies or methods for presenting subjects; however, the modes are among the most basic. . . . Knowing the modes can help us understand the organization—the methodology—of most kinds of writings or other presentations” (writeforcollege.org).

  3. Why a Modes-Based Approach? • Better vertical instruction from grade 9 through grade 12 • Repetition to mastery and mastery of a two modes per year • More opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration • Evaluation frameworks that are easier for parents and students to understand • Common writing instruction among teachers at grade level • Reaching a wider range of student interests and goals

  4. Mode of Exposition Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  5. Comparison and Contrast A comparison essay is one that shows how two or more things are similar, while a contrast essay shows how they are different. In most writing situations, however, the two related processes of comparison and contrast are used together. Comparison contrast can help a writer inform a reader about the nature of something that is not well understood; it can also help by providing new insight into something already familiar. Comparison contrast can also work to persuade a reader to think or act a particular way by showing that one subject is superior to the other.

  6. Building Block: Comparison and Contrast Graphic Organizers Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  7. Prewriting: Basis for Comparison • Make sure that the two topics have enough in common to justify a comparison • A comparison should lead you beyond the obvious. • When two subjects are very similar, focus on the contrast. • When two subjects are not very much alike, focus on the similarities.

  8. Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram Differences Similarities Differences

  9. Graphic Organizer: HP Venns

  10. Graphic Organizer: Bubble Map contrast contrast compare contrast contrast compare compare contrast contrast contrast contrast compare

  11. Organizational Strategies Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  12. Building Block: Subject by Subject Comparison Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  13. Subject by Subject Comparison In a subject-by-subject comparison, the writer essentially composes a separate essay about each subject. This is useful when your purpose is to emphasize overall similarities and differences in a short, uncomplicated essay. • The writer should discuss the same points for each subject. • The writer should arrange these points in some logical order, usually in the order of increasing significance.

  14. Subject by Subject Outline

  15. Subject by Subject Outline I. Subject #1 A. Topic #1 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail II. Subject #1 A. Topic #2 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail III. Subject #1 A. Topic #3 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail IV. Subject #2 A. Topic #1 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with subject #1, topic #1 V. Subject #2 A. Topic #2 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with subject #1, topic #2 VI. Subject #2 A. Topic #3 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with subject #1, topic #3

  16. Building Block: Point by Point Comparison Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  17. Point by Point Comparison In a point-by-point comparison, the writer makes a point about one subject and then follow it with a comparable point about the other. This alternating pattern continues throughout the body of your essay until all of your points have been made. This is useful for longer, more complicated essays in which you discuss many different points. • Point-by-point essays should focus on varied sentence structure so as not to become redundant.

  18. Point by Point Outline

  19. Point by Point Outline Skeleton I.Point #1 A. Aspect #1 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail B. Aspect #2 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with Aspect #1 II.Point #2 A. Aspect #1 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail B. Aspect #2 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with Aspect #1 III.Point #3 A. Aspect #1 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail B. Aspect #2 • Evidence or detail • Evidence or detail • Compare/contrast with Aspect #1

  20. Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, and Transitions Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  21. Comparison and Contrast Thesis Statements Thesis statements in comparison contrast essays should give a broad overview of the essay and its purpose, whether to inform or argue. • Identify the subjects to be compared and contrasted • Identify the point to be made about them • Indicate the emphasis: comparison, contrast, or both

  22. Comparison and Contrast Thesis Statement “While Hawthorne develops clear comparisons regarding Hester’s and Dimmesdale’s common internal and external suffering, the details of that suffering reveal startling contrasts, ultimately suggesting that Dimmesdale’s suffering greatly exceeds Hester’s.

  23. Comparison and Contrast Topic Sentences Topic sentences in comparison and contrast essays should resemble traditional argumentative topic sentences. • Be derived from thesis statement • Identify the single topic of that paragraph • Contain the central argument • Be comprised of the writer’s opinion • Contain appropriate transitional language

  24. Comparison and Contrast Transitions Comparison • in comparison • in the same way • in similar fashion • in like manner • just as . . . so too • like • likewise • similarly • also • both Contrast • although • but • conversely • despite • even though • however • in contrast • instead • nevertheless • nonetheless • on the contrary • still • unlike • whereas • yet

  25. Sample: Point by Point Paragraph

  26. Writing Prompts Comparison and Contrast Mode of Exposition

  27. Comparison and Contrast Prompts • Consider the purpose behind the task: Will students discuss similarities, differences, or both? • Consider the basis for comparison: Do the two topics have enough in common to justify a comparison? • Consider the points for comparison: Will students develop their own points for comparison or will they be given points to consider?

  28. Comparison and Contrast Prompts: 10th grade • Compare and contrast the motivations that lead Cassius and Brutus to conspire against and assassinate Caesar (Pogreba). • Compare and contrast two characters from To Kill a Mockingbird. (Your options include the following pairs: Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, Miss Maudie and Mrs. Dubose, The Ewells and the Cunninghams, Scout and Atticus, and Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra.) Think carefully when selecting your points for comparison: You should have points that show similarities and points that show differences (adapted from Watts).

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