On what basis?
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You cannot Compare & Contrast two
completely different things.
There must be one KEY similarity.
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This is the
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Basis for Comparison
What are the differences?
What are the similarities?
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Brainstorm the similarities and differences
between mountains and beaches!!
Beaches
Mountains
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Organize your notes into 3 different Criteria
What information can be connected or
grouped together?
Beaches
Mountains
TIP: highlight each criteria a different color
Block Arrangement (four paragraphs)
1. block
arrangement
2. point-by-point
arrangement
Introduction: state the basis and the criteria for
your discussion
Beaches
A. Types of Activities
B. Climate
C. Location
Mountains
A. Types of Activities
B. Climate
C. Location
Conclusion: reinforce the basis and criteria for
comparison
Point-by-Point or Alternating Arrangement (five paragraphs)
Introduction: state the basis and the criteria for your discussion
Introduce the first criteria: activities
A. Mountains
B. Beach
Introduce the second criteria: climate
A. Mountains
B. Beach
Introduce the third criteria: location
A. Mountains
B. Beach
Conclusion: reinforce the basis and criteria for comparison
Everyone loves a vacation! The two most common vacation options are beaches and mountains. Both
places offer a variety of fun activities. The beach offers unique activities that the mountain cannot
provide and vice versa. While beaches and mountains are equally popular vacation choices, they differ
not only in terms of activities, but also in terms of climate and location.
The beach vacation is a great choice for fun activities with a warm climate and a range of location
destinations. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The sea and the warm climate
determine many of the activities that are available at the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play
soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal sites, there are discos and restaurants where people can
dance or party throughout the night. A warm climate is one of the most attractive features that the
beach has. Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most
beautiful beaches in the word. There are also many gorgeous beach destinations throughout South East
Asia where the tropical climate ensures year-round fun in the sun!
The mountain vacation is similarly a great choice for fun activities, however it differs in terms of climate
and location. For some people the cold climate in the mountains is the first barrier to enjoying them.
Nonetheless, the climate and the temperature of these zones also determine the types of activities they
offer. Like the beaches, the mountains also offer a range of fun activities including snow boarding,
mountain climbing, hiking, and skiing. Climate is always an important factor to consider. If a person
dislikes cold weather, he or she might have a hard time enjoying the mountains. For those who do
however, there are many interesting regions in the world that have great mountain vacation choices.
Canada, in North America, contains many mountain vacation sites where people can go and have fun.
Many countries in Northern Europe also have a great range of year-round mountain resorts.
Regardless of where a person decides to go on vacation, the fun is guaranteed. While the mountains
offer a great range of activities, the climate is a drawback for many. In terms of location, there are far
more beach vacation options with coastal regions in virtually every continent.
Everyone loves a vacation! The two most common vacation options are beaches and mountains. Both
places offer a variety of fun activities. The beach offers unique activities that the mountain cannot
provide and vice versa. While beaches and mountains are equally popular vacation choices, they differ
not only in terms of activities, but also in terms of climate and location.
The beach vacation is a great choice for fun activities with a warm climate and a range of location
destinations. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The sea and the warm climate
determine many of the activities that are available at the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play
soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal sites, there are also discos and restaurants where people
can dance or party throughout the night. A warm climate is one of the most attractive features that the
beach has. Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most
beautiful beaches in the word. Additionally there are many gorgeous beach destinations throughout
South East Asia where the tropical climate ensures year-round fun in the sun!
The mountain vacation is similarly a great choice for fun activities, however it differs in terms of
climate and location. For some people the cold climate in the mountains is the first barrier to enjoying
them. Nonetheless, the climate and the temperature of these zones also determine the types of
activities they offer. Like the beaches, the mountains also offer a range of fun activities including snow
boarding, mountain climbing, hiking, and skiing. Climate is always an important factor to consider. If a
person dislikes cold weather, he or she might have a hard time enjoying the mountains. For those who
do however, there are many interesting regions in the world that have great mountain vacation choices.
Canada, in North America, contains many mountain vacation sites where people can go and have fun.
Many countries in Northern Europe also have a great range of year-round mountain resorts.
Regardless of where a person decides to go on vacation, the fun is guaranteed. While the mountains
offer a great range of activities, the climate is a drawback for many. In terms of location, there are far
more beach vacation options with coastal regions in virtually every continent.
Focus your topic
Identify
similarities
Identify
differences
Add supporting
information
In terms of…
the same
although
in addition
With regards to
…
equally
while
additionally
As far as … is
/are concerned
both
however
as well as
Concerning…
similarly
whereas
moreover
likewise
in contrast
furthermore
also
nonetheless
further
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