Compare & Contrast Brainstorming Chart
Directions:
1.
Write the names of the two ideas or subjects you are comparing and/or contrasting in the cells as indicated.
2.
Think about the important aspects of subject one and list a general category for each one. For example, if you were comparing the ‘60s to the ‘90s, you might want to talk about rock and roll of the ‘60s. The broader category of rock and roll is music, so you would list music as a feature.
3.
List as many features as you think are important about Subject I and then
Subject II. You can add more later. Tip: An easy way to think of features is to ask yourself questions beginning with
and
.
4.
Begin with one subject and fill in each cell with two kinds of information: (1) a general comment and (2) specific examples supporting that comment. You will need both types of information, so don't rush through this step.
5.
Do the same for the second subject.
6.
Cross out any rows that don't seem important.
7.
Now number the features in the order of importance.
Subject I Features Subject II