Starter quiz
- To compare means to...
- look at similarities between two or more things.
- look at differences between two or more things.
- look at similarities and differences between two or more things. ✓
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- When referring to quotations, if the quote is embedded that means...
- it is included in your own sentence. ✓
- it is written in your own words.
- it is detailed and lengthy.
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- A brief overview of the main points is known as a ______.
- 'summary' ✓
- To be precise means....
- detailed
- accurate ✓
- thorough
- thoughtful
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- When writing a comparative sentence you should...
- reference both texts your comparing. ✓
- reference just one text out of the two you're comparing.
- include long quotes from the texts you're comparing.
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- To improve a piece of writing and to 'lift it up' is to ______ it.
- 'elevate' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the keyword with their definitions.
- Galvanise⇔stimulate or inspire action or change ✓
- Empower⇔give someone theconfidence or ability to do something ✓
- Succint⇔express something in a clear and concise manner ✓
- Which pair is a correct set of correlative conjunctions?
- both/neither
- both/and ✓
- both/neither
- both/nor
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- Which sentence correctly embeds a quotation?
- The subject of equal pay "frustrates [Williams]". ✓
- Williams says the subject of equal pay "frustrates me".
- "when the subject of equal pay comes up, it frustrates me"
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- ______ can be used to create close comparisons or make comparisons clear.
- 'conjunctions' ✓
- Complete this sentence: An embedded quote should be …
- short, precise and introduced separately.
- long and make a separate point.
- short, precise, relevant and part of the sentence. ✓
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- Complete the sentence: Within a comparison, the quotations chosen from each text must be linked by a point of ______ or contrast.
- 'similarity' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- When comparing articles, look for points of similarity and difference.
- A comparative sentence needs to make the link between the texts clear, for example through a comparative conjunction.
- Correlative conjunctions can be used to create close comparisons.
- Within a comparison, the quotations chosen from each text must be linked by a point of similarity or contrast.
- Use precise and embedded evidence to support each idea and elevate your summaries.
Common misconception
As long as I am comparing the key points of two sources that is enough.
Using both comparative and correlative conjunctions will ensure there is nuance in your comparisons. They will aslo help keep your comparisons succinct.
Keywords
Sphere - refers to a specific group or area of influence- for example, the political sphere refers to the area of political activity
Galvanise - means to stimulate or inspire action or change
Empower - to give someone the power, confidence or ability to do something; usually makes them feel stronger
Succint - expressing something in a clear and concise manner, without unnecessary details or elaboration
Embedded - when referring to quotations, if a quotation is embedded then it is included in your own sentence
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