Quarter 2

module 4
Comparing &
Contrasting Own
Opinions
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1. identify statements that show comparison and contrast;
2. compare and contrast the similarities and differences of Asian
cultures;
3. express opinions by showing comparison and contrast supported
by evidence from given texts; and
4. appreciate Asian cultures and values through writing

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 LET’S
WARM UP!
Compare and Contrast the following pictures.
Image 1

Image 2

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Image 1

Image 2

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Image 1

Image 2

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DISCUSSI
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 What is Comparing &
Contrasting?
Comparing – is the process of looking at the
similarities of two things or ideas with the use of
appropriate transition signals.

Contrasting – is the process of looking at the

differences of two things or ideas with the use
of appropriate transition signals.
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Why do we need to Compare & Contrast
things and ideas?
We need to compare and contrast to identify the similarities
and differences between ideas. Comparing and contrasting
will help us better comprehend the issues raised or points
made in any reading passage. These skills are most
especially useful when making a stand or giving opinions.
By identifying the similarities and differences between
ideas, we, as readers, are able to form our own informed
and evidence-based opinions.
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There are many ways to note and present
similarities and differences of any expository texts
using non-linear texts such as graphic organizers.
The most commonly used graphic organizer is the
Venn Diagram. From there, you can write
paragraphs to communicate similarities and
differences, and then your opinion.

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Read and analyze the following statements about the
story titled "My Thai Cat" by Pratoomratha Zeng.
Notice the similarities and differences between the
beliefs and traditions of Thailand and the Philippines.

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Comprehension Check!
1. What is the story all about?
2. How did Sii Sward become instrumental in
praying for rain?
3. Do we have the same practice of worshipping
here in the Philippines?
4. How do we Filipinos and Thais regard cats?
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We must remember that when comparing, aside from using
in like manner and the same with, we can also use other
signal words or phrases such as: also, in the same manner,
likewise, and similarly.

A. In the Thai culture, to refuse the will or command of the

father is a grave sin. In like manner, Filipinos believe that
disobeying and disrespecting parents are great sins.

B. Thais pray when they ask for something; the same is true
for Filipinos.
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We must remember that when contrasting, aside from using
however and while, we can also use other signal words or
phrases such as even though, but, in contrast, nevertheless,
otherwise, yet, though, instead, and on the other hand.

C. Thais offer cats as instruments to ask for rain; however,

Filipinos do not.

D. Thai Buddhists worship Buddha while most Filipino

Christians worship Jesus Christ.

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‐ We used the story titled, "My Thai Cat," which is
a narrative text, to give a background of the
Thai culture. We can use the narrative text as
evidence to make your opinion based on what
you have read about their beliefs and traditions,
and compare their culture to our culture as
Filipinos. The text that you are going to read next
shows you a Compare-Contrast essay
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 Read the essay .
Comparing and Contrasting London and Washington, DC
Both Washington, DC, and London are capital cities of English-speaking countries, and yet they offer
vastly different experiences to their residents and visitors. Comparing and contrasting the two cities
based on their history, their culture, and their residents show how different and similar the two are.
Both cities are rich in world and national history, though they developed on very different time lines.
London, for example, has a history that dates back over two thousand years. It was part of the Roman
Empire and known by the similar name, Londinium. It was not only one of the northernmost points of
the Roman Empire but also the epicenter of the British Empire where it held significant global influence
from the early sixteenth century on through the early twentieth century. Washington, DC, on the other
hand, has only formally existed since the late eighteenth century. Though Native Americans inhabited
the land several thousand years earlier, and settlers inhabited the land as early as the sixteenth century,
the city did not become the capital of the United States until the 1790s. From that point onward to today,
however, Washington, DC, has increasingly maintained significant global influence. Even though both
cities have different histories, they have both held, and continue to hold, significant social influence in
the economic and cultural global spheres.
(The whole essay can be read at https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/chapter/158-compare-and-contrast-essay/)
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The text above is an essay that compares and
contrasts the capital cities of the United States of
America and the United Kingdom. You can extract
information from compare/contrast texts such as this
to make opinions or compare and contrast your own
opinion with that of the writer’s. One way to tell if a
composition is a compare-contrast text is through
the use of transition signals, which contribute to the
coherence of a paragraph.
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What is an opinion?
An opinion refers to a view or judgment formed in the
mind about a particular topic or issue. Using opinion-
marking signals, you can make your own opinion about a
specific topic, issue, or subject matter where one's
position or stand is presented. We can also compare one's
own opinion concerning the accuracy of the information
as its basis to make an opinion valid and reliable
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To sum it up, in order for you to effectively compare
and contrast your own opinion based on a given
familiar text, you have to do the following: First, you
must identify the similarities and differences. Second,
take note of the similarities and differences using the
transition signals for comparing and contrasting.
Third, compare and contrast your opinion based on
evidence gathered or presented.
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Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the
correct letter of your choice.
1. What do you call a text that refers to a view or judgment formed in
the mind about a particular topic or issue?

A. Evidence C. Narrative
B. Opinion D. Report

2. When comparing, what part of the Venn Diagram is filled in when writing
down the similarities between two things or ideas?
A. Universal set C. All parts of the circle
B. Subset of the circle D. Intersection/Middle part

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3. In order for the writer to write his or her opinion based on
any topic or issue, the opinion should be based on
__________.
A. evidence B. hearsays C. numbers D. texts

4. When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like Thailand and

Philippines, which graphic organizer is most appropriate to be used?

A. Timeline Chart C. Schematic Diagram

B. Venn Diagram D. Organizational Chart

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5. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be used
for comparing in the sentence below?
Zeng thought his cat might be killed _____ what
happened to his chickens.
A. similar to
B. different to
C. opposite to
D. in contrast to

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