Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
Use the 'Whole-to-Whole' strategy while systematically comparing and contrasting two subjects.
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This Compare and contrast template (Whole-to-Whole) will help you compare two different subjects. However, they can have some similarities.
Let's begin to compare and contrast two subjects.
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Type in the second subject to compare and contrast
Make sure you will present the points of comparison and contrast in the same order.
Example: fast food
Third main point
Keep up the order set for the first subject.
Example: price
Similarity or characteristic
Type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: costs rise due to frequent trips at the restaurants.
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding the last point, what is the similarity or characteristic of this second subject? Type it in.
Example: more expensive than the cheaper fast food restaurants.
Second main point
Keep the same order you set when you presented the first subject.
Example: accessibility
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this point, type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: you don't need to cook
Similarity or characteristic
What is the similarity or characteristic of the second subject? Type it in.
Example: very tasty food, always ready within minutes
First main point
Keep the same order you set when you presented the first subject.
Example: health
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this point, type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: contains preservatives and additives
Similarity or characteristic
At this first point, think of a similarity or characteristic of the second subject.
Example: often exceeds our daily caloric needs
Importance of similarities and differences
Emphasize the importance of the similarities and differences between the two subjects to support your thesis.
What are the main conclusions
after comparing and contrasting the two subjects? Type them in.
Example:
Type in the first subject to compare and contrast
You will start analyzing this first subject, covering the features that you want to present completely, then you will pass on to the second subject.
Example: home-cooked food
Third main point
What is the third point to consider when comparing and contrasting the two subjects?
Example: expense - compare/ contrast the costs of the two subjects.
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this point, type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: lower prices for ingredients if we shop smart
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding the last point, what is the similarity or characteristic of the first subject? Type it in.
Example: more expensive than the cheaper fast food.
Second main point
What is the second point to consider when comparing and contrasting the two subjects? Type it in.
Example: accessibility - compare/ contrast how convenient the two types of food are.
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this point, type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: pleasant family activity while preparing and eating the meals.
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this second point, what is the similarity or characteristic of the first subject? Type it in.
Example: it takes time to shop and cook the meals.
First main point
you will take into account when contrasting and comparing the two subjects. Type it in.
Example: health - compare/ contrast how healthy the two types of food are.
Similarity or characteristic
Regarding this point, type in any other similarity or characteristic of the subject.
Example: organic, grass-fed ingredients
Similarity or characteristic
At this first point, think of a similarity or characteristic of the first subject. Type it in.
Example: fresh ingredients
In what ways are the two subjects different?
Type in the main differences between the two.
Example: home-cooked food is always healthier than fast food.
What do the two subjects have in common?
Type in the main similarities. Example: let's say you choose 'fast food' and 'home-cooked food', both of them are appealing.
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