1. Comparison and Contrast

2. Engages in two alternatives Make a decision by comparing alternatives in a series of relevant points and deciding the best advantage

3. Basis for C & C Comparison – find and emphasize similarities Contrast – find and emphasize differences Either must have a basis for comparing or contrasting Something in common

4. In Writing Subject - Important, two subjects, limit to relevant and pertinent points Purpose - Reason to reveal new or important elements, insights Audience – Educate and enlighten

5. Analogy Extended analogies used to clarify abstract or complex ideas Comparison and/or contrast between two subjects analyzed through exploring aspects of the subjects using complex analytical, critical thinking skills Visualize a new way of seeing the subjects

6. Organizational Structure Must follow and maintain one of the two formats for a compare and contrast writing Essay still has an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

7. Subject by Subject (Block) Subject A (paragraph) Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Subject B (paragraph) Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4

8. Point by Point (Alternating) Point 1 Subject A & B (paragraph) Point 2 Subject A & B (paragraph) Point 3 Subject A & B (paragraph) Point 4 Subject A & B (paragraph)

9. Block Format Introduction paragraph – both subjects Body paragraphs – one subject at a time Conclusion paragraph – both subjects Do NOT mixt subjects in any body paragraphs

10. Alternating Format Introduction – both subjects Body – both subjects but only one point at a time Conclusion – both subjects Body paragraphs focus on one point at a time

11. Questions: 1)Is your subject more alike or different? 2)Why are you making this comparison and/or contrast? 3)What do you want to explore and express about these subjects? 4)What is the ethical dilemma? 5)Is your writing clear and focused? 6)Have you maintained the organizational format?

12. Include: Only two units of c/c A committed specific thesis Analytical Critical Thinking One writing pattern, format

13. Assignment Compare a set of two films from the three sets: 1)Watch the films closely taking notes. 2)Contemplate and analyze the films. 3)What is the ethical question in the films? 4)How does the decision of the characters affect society? 5)Use quotes from the films as evidence.

14. Let’s discuss some images For Example:

15. Life Choices PrisonerHomeless

16. Freedoms DemonstrateVote

17. Moral Decisions WarPeace

18. The Question?

19. Remember Compare two films Have a specific thesis Use analytical Critical Thinking Stay in one writing pattern, format  What is the ethical decision in the films?