Unit 6 In Class Exercises/Tasks

25/10/18

Comparison and Contrast 

Methods;

1) Block Method
2) Point by point

Structure

• Topic sentence - always decide topic sentence and make sure that you tell the reader what you are going to talk about and how you will compare them or contrast them. 
• The body- Once a topic sentence is chosen, make sure to have points to compare or contrast. Once this is done, the rough work can begin. 
• The Conclusion- A good sentence that reinforced the idea that were written at the beginning. 

Example Block Method - Like a mirror
Topic Sentence - The difference of the lecturing manner of Mr.Jones and Mr.Smith. - Contrast paragraph
Supportive points
Mr Jones - (positives) - 3 features described
First feature that is being analysed is how he speaks, he has a quite easy going style and he makes his teaching quite clearly

Mr Smith (Negatives) - 3 features described
 First feature that is being analysed is his voice, hates to be interrupted, lectures as not as interesting (negatives)

Key words: On the other hand, (using this for conclusion)

Example Point by Point - One positive points, one negative points, one positive point, one negative point.... and so on. - Moving from one to another aspect. The element that links both ideas is 'however' 

• Point by Point is organised differently but it makes the reader easier to follow our ideas but it depends on what our aim is. 

In general terms, a point by point method is better to show contrast. 

Adavantages and Disadvantages -we can choose to talk about either advantages or disadvantages to talk about a single element or perhaps two elements with comparing or contrasting.

Just with one element - the best is Block method

pg 48 ex 10 - Class 

Topic sentence - advantages about studying abroad and in your own country
Supporting elements -
Positives Challenges,courage, learning another language and socialisation, cultural reasons,understanding other when you are at home and being able to understand your own culture.
Negatives price, familiarity
One element or two elements? - Two elements (studying abroad and studying in your own country)
Block or point by point? - Block Method


Chapter 2.1 Argument and Discussion

1. Every year millions of students choose to study in a foreign country. This can have considerable benefits/advantages such as the change to experience another culture, but also involves certain drawbacks/disadvantages which may include feelings of isolation and homesickness. Another negative aspect may be the high cost, involving both bees and living expenses. However most students appear to find that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and that the change to join an international group of student is a major benefit in developing a career.