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It is better to plant a single seed than to dream
of the tree it could be.
Differences
Similarities
Comparison
Contrast
October 2,
2014 2 Tran Hien - KTA
Even though Arizona and Rhode Island are both states of the U.S., they
are strikingly different in many ways. For example, the physical size of
each state is different. Arizona is large, having an area of 114,000 square
miles, whereas Rhode Island is only about a tenth the size, having an
area of only 1,214 square miles. Another difference is in the size of the
population of each state. Arizona has about four million people living in it,
but Rhode Island has less than one million. The two states also differ in
the kinds of natural environments that each has. For example, Arizona is a
very dry state, consisting of large desert areas that do not receive much
rainfall every year. However, Rhode Island is located in a temperate zone
and receives an average of 44 inches of rain per year. In addition, while
Arizona is a landlocked state and thus has no seashore, Rhode Island lies
on the Atlantic Ocean and does have a significant coastline.
October 2,
2014 3 Tran Hien - KTA
Block organization

Point-by-point organization


October 2,
2014 4 Tran Hien - KTA
A
A1
A2
A3
B
B1
B2
B3
Each subject is discussed separately;
features about each subject are grouped together.

October 2,
2014 5 Tran Hien - KTA
A1
B1
A2
B2
A3
B3
One relevant feature for one subject is discussed,
then the same feature with a different subject.


October 2,
2014 6 Tran Hien - KTA
Living in a big city vs. Living in a small town
Services
Opportunities
Safety
October 2,
2014 7 Tran Hien - KTA
Topic sentence
There are
major
differences
between
living in a big
city and a
small town.
Body
Living in a big
city: Services,
Opportunities,
Safety
Living in a
small town:
Services,
Opportunities,
Safety
Concluding
sentence
In brief, living
in a small
town and
living in a
large city both
present
benefits for
different
people
depending on
their life
styles.
October 2,
2014 8 Tran Hien - KTA
Concluding sentence
In brief, living in a small town and living in a large city both present benefits for
different people depending on their life styles.
Body
Services: Big city vs.
Small town
Opportunities: Big city
vs. Small town
Safety: Big city vs.
Small town
Topic sentence
There are major differences between living in a big city and a small town.
October 2,
2014 9 Tran Hien - KTA
Block pattern

Point-by-point pattern
October 2,
2014 10 Tran Hien - KTA
Jessica Simpson and Ashley Simpson are both same in a sense that they
are both famous singers and even sisters, yet they are quite different in
many ways. Jessica was always sure what she wanted to do with her life and
worked very hard whereas Ashley enjoyed what life had to offer her at the
moment. Jessica was in voice lessons and started to sing Gospel music
during her high school career. On the other hand, Ashley took dance classes
and learned how to perform to Hip-hop music. Jessica is more well known as
the air head sister. For example, they both did a breath mint commercial
together, and it poked fun of Jessicas blond moments by having Ashley point
them out. Jessica is more girly of the sisters. She loves to wear dresses,
high-heels, and has the blond bombshell look, unlike Ashley who has more
of a punk style. Jessica Simpsons music has more of a classical pop tone,
while Ashleys music has more of a pop-rock ring to it. Both of these girls are
hard workers and both are very successful singers although they are very
extraordinary in their own ways.
October 2,
2014 11 Tran Hien - KTA
Although my sister and I look alike, we have plenty of differences. My sister,
Jessica, is thirteen years old, and she is in the eighth grade. She likes to be
with a lot of people at once and always has something going on. She takes
more of a relaxed attitude towards her schooling. Jess is into many sports, and
is more of a tomboy than many other girls. She is definitely not as sheltered as
I was when I was a child. Also, although we are sisters our physical
appearances are quite different. Jessica has more of a light complexion. On the
other hand, I am eighteen years old, and a freshman in college. I love my quiet
time, for example reading magazines, watching TV, or just taking a little nap. I
like to have more one on one dates, whether it is friends or my boyfriend,
instead of being in a group. I try to stay focused on school, doing all of my
homework before anything else. I did not really like to play sports, but rather
cheer for them. I was a cheerleader in high school. Although I am older than my
sister, I am much more petite. My sister and I both have brown hair, although
mine is curly. Jessica and I both have the same values, beliefs, and traditions.
October 2,
2014 12 Tran Hien - KTA
Even though my sister and I are twins, we are very
different. First, she lives in the United States with her
husband and children. Her daughters names are Nicole and
Katie. On the other hand, I live in Kuwait and I live by myself.
Our jobs are different, too. She works in a bank while I am a
teacher. Unlike my sister, I am not very good with numbers. A
final difference is in our abilities. My sister is good at art, and
she can draw wonderful pictures. However, the pictures I
draw are not very good. These are some
differences between my sister and myself.
October 2,
2014 13 Tran Hien - KTA
Introduces the items that will be contrasted in the
paragraph.
E.g.:
Although . and are both , they are different in
many ways.
While and are both , they are different in many
ways.
There are many differences between and .
October 2,
2014 14 Tran Hien - KTA
Restates the items that were contrasted in the
paragraph.
E.g.:
and are so different that .
Even though and are very different, ..
As is clear to see, . and are very different from each
other.
October 2,
2014 15 Tran Hien - KTA
COHESION COHERENCE
The connection of ideas at the
sentence level and paragraph level
The connection of ideas at the idea level
Describes the way in which a text is
tied together by linguistic devices,
such as And so we see . . . ,
Additionally . . . , Therefore . . . ,
However . . . and On the other hand .
. .
Means that the text is easy to read and
understand because the text follows a certain
kind of logical order and the organization of
ideas is systematical and logical. Some kinds
of logical order: chronological order, spatial
order, order of importance
Focuses on the grammatical
aspects of writing
Refers to the rhetorical aspects of your
writing, which include developing and
supporting your argument (e.g. thesis
statement development), synthesizing and
integrating readings, organizing and clarifying
ideas.
October 2,
2014 16 Tran Hien - KTA
Connector Note E.g
But / However But is more informal
than however. However
(not BUT) can be used
at the beginning of a
sentence in written
English
-I tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for me.
-I tried to lift the box. However, it was too heavy for me.
-The flight has been delayed, however , the airline will offer
compensation to all passengers.
Although /
Even though
Interchangeable, both
followed by a S + V
-Although I exercise every day, I cant seem to lose any weight.
-She still loves him, even though he treated her very badly.
Despite / In
spite of
Interchangeable, both
followed by a noun or a
gerund
-Our plane arrived on time in spite of the delay during takeoff.
-We won the game despite having two fewer players.
Despite the
fact that / In
spite of the
fact that
Followed by a S + V -Our plane arrived on time in spite of the fact that it left 30
minutes late.
-We won the game despite the fact that we had 2 fewer players.
While /
Whereas /
Unlike
Show contrasts. While
and whereas are
usually used between 2
complete phrases.
Unlike is typically used
with only a subject.
-While London is exciting, it is much too busy.
-Life in the city is fast, whereas life in the countryside is slow.
-His boss allows him to work from home, unlike mine.
-Unlike her sister, shes very friendly.
October 2,
2014 17 Tran Hien - KTA
1. An active student and a passive student
2. An online class compared to a traditional class
3. Living on campus and living off campus
4. Two careers
5. Two fast-food restaurants
6. Two generations
7. Two places you have visited
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2014 18 Tran Hien - KTA
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2014 19 Tran Hien - KTA