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Level 2 Writing: Comparison ChartsBelow is an example of a comparison chart. This comparison chart is smaller than the comparison charts you will have on the final exam. It is smaller because it has less information than normal comparison charts. However, this is a good chart to begin learning how to transfer information from a comparison chart to an essay.19399257302500Listen to your teacher and write down the information in the chart. Um SaloomUm KhammasAgeHeightWeightNationalityTemperamentRebellious Part A: What does the comparison chart tell you? What does this chart compare? ________________________________________When you compare the age of the two women, what do you see?_______________________________________________________________What about the height of the two women? What is interesting about this information?_______________________________________________________________What about their weight? _______________________________________________________________Nationality? ________________________________________________________When you compare Um Saloom’s temperament to Um Khammas’, what can you say about her (Um Saloom)? __________________________________How about when you compare Um Khammas’ temperament to Um Saloom’s?_______________________________________________________________When you compare the information of the two women, are there more similarities or more differences? How many? _____________________________Part B: Put the words in each sentence in order and write them on the lines below. The first word of each sentence is correct.The compares Um Saloom named two chart cartoon Um Khammas characters and. ___________________________________________________________________Overall more similarities differences are than there.___________________________________________________________________We between differences three Um Khammas can there Um Saloom and that see are.___________________________________________________________________First, older Um Khammas Um Saloom than is. ___________________________________________________________________Um Saloom Um Khammas but years years is is old old 65 68. ___________________________________________________________________In as as Um Khammas heavy Um Saloom is contrast, not. ___________________________________________________________________Um Saloom’s Um Khammas’ while 68kg 70kg weight weight is is. ___________________________________________________________________The temperament is difference final. ___________________________________________________________________Um Saloom Um Khammas rebellious kind is is but.___________________________________________________________________There two two characters these similarities are between. ___________________________________________________________________The nationality is first. ___________________________________________________________________Both Emirati are.___________________________________________________________________The height second is. ___________________________________________________________________Um Saloom Um Khammas tall is as as. ___________________________________________________________________They tall 160 cm both are.key_______________________________________________________________Part C: Organise the sentences from Part B into 3 separate paragraphs and write them on the lines below. Write on every line. Leave one line blank between paragraphs.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part D: Use comparison grammar and present simple tense to help you write about what you see in the chart.1. Um Saloom ________ ____________ __________ Um Khammas. Um Saloom is _______ years old, _____ Um Khammas is ______ years old. 2. Um Saloom ________ ____________ __________ ________ Um Khammas. Both are ________ cm tall. 3. Um Khammas _____________ _________ ___________ Um Saloom. (you can use the verb: weigh or the adjective: fat). Um Khammas ____________ 70 kgs, _________ Um Saloom ___________ 68kgs. 4. Um Saloom is ________________ than Um Khammas. Um Khammas is very rebellious.GRAMMAR QUESTION: For which sentences can you use other styles/grammar?The Comparative EssayWhat is it?Short / long essay___ words____ minutesTask 1 / 2 on IELTSWhy ?I _ _ _ _ S !!!Charts explain quickly and easilyWriting Project 1 is “What is Better” Faculty - uses in many different courses and projectsHOW?Pre-write (______ minutes)Write Intro (_____ minutes)Body 1 = TS + SS (____ minutes)Body 2 = TS + SS (_____ minutes)(no conclusion & no opinion)Level Two Exam Preparation for Comparison Charts66611525209500Abu Dhabi EmirateDubai EmirateLocationThe UAEThe UAEClimateHot and aridHot and aridArea67, 340 square km4, 114 square kmTotal Population1.4 million2.2 millionEmirati Population886, 000384, 540LanguageArabicArabicOfficial religionIslamIslamMain industriesOil, Natural GasTourism, Property, Financial ServicesTrading PartnersSaudi Arabia, Oman and QatarIndia, Switzerland, Saudi ArabiaComparison chart between Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai EmirateThe chart compares two emirates (1)named/namely Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai Emirate. In (2)generally/general, there are more (3)different/differences than (4)similarities/similarity.It is (5)clear/clearly from the chart that there are six differences between the two emirates. The (6)firstly/first difference is that the area of Abu Dhabi Emirate is considerably (7)bigger/big than the area of Dubai Emirate. The former is 67,340 km 2 while the latter is 4,114 km2. The next difference is in total (8)population/populated. Dubai Emirate’s total population, at 2.2 million, is about two times as (9)bigger/big as Abu Dhabi Emirate’s total population, at 1.4 million. In contrast, the Emirati population of Abu Dhabi Emirate is larger (10)than/then that of Dubai Emirate. The Emirati population of Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai Emirate (11)is/are 886,000 and 384,540 respectively. In terms of main industries, they are (12)difference/different for both emirates. Abu Dhabi Emirate’s are oil and natural gas (13)because/but Dubai Emirate’s are tourism, property and financial services. The (14)final/finally difference is in trading partners. Whereas the trading (15)partner/partners of Abu Dhabi Emirate are Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, the trading partners of Dubai Emirate (16)is/are India, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.It is noted that there are only four similarities between (17)this/these two emirates. The first is in (18)located/location. Both are located in the UAE. In addition, both (19)has/have the same climate, which is hot and arid. Furthermore, Arabic is the language in both emirates. Finally, both share (20)a/the same official religion which is Islam. key4305300-1638300-194310See iBook, p. 34 (“Model Essays.”) Read the reports below and fill in the missing words.South Korea Mongolia Location Asia AsiaPopulation 48.8 million 3.1 million Area 99,720 square km 1.6 million square km Climate Temperate Desert; Continental Language Korean Mongolian Main Religion Buddhism BuddhismHalima’s Essay The chart compares two countries, South Korea and Mongolia. In general, we can see there are only two _______________________ and four __________________________ between the two countries. There are two _______________________ between South Korea and Mongolia. Both countries are located in Asia and most of the population in each country is Buddhist. On the other hand, there are four _______________________ between these two Asian countries. The first major _______________________ is in population. South Korea’s population of 48.8 million people is a lot bigger than ___________ _____________________ ____ 3.1 million. In contrast, ___________ ___________ ___________ larger than South Korea’s. Whereas Mongolia’s area is 1.6 million sq km, ___________ ___________ ___________ only 99,720 sq km. Furthermore, the climate in South Korea is temperate while ___________ ___________ ___________ is desert and continental. The last difference is that Korean is the language of South Korea but Mongolian is ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia. (161 words)Ahmed’s Essay The chart compares two countries, South Korea and Mongolia. Overall, there are more ___________ than ___________. We can see there are many ___________ between South Korea and Mongolia. First, the population of South Korea is bigger than ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia. The population of South Korea is 48.8 million but the population of Mongolia is only 3.1 million. On the other hand, ___________ ___________ ___________ South Korea is much smaller than the area of Mongolia. The area of South Korea is 99,720 sq km but the area of Mongolia is 1.6 million sq km. They also have ___________ climates. The climate of South Korea is temperate but ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia is desert and continental. The final difference is language. In South Korea they speak Korean but in Mongolia ___________ ___________ Mongolian. On the other hand, there are only two ___________ between the two countries. Both South Korea and Mongolia are in Asia and the main religion in both countries is Buddhism. (147 words)MODEL ESSAYSrighttopName:…………………………………………….…….. Section: ……rightbottomLevel 2 Writing PracticeBeyonceAnjelina JolieAgeHeight168 cm…………. cmWeight………. kg55 kgNationality………….AmericanEthnicityAfrican-AmericanOccupationActressMarriedYesChildren16Net worth$ ………. million$ …………. _______________Comparing Beyonce and Angelina JolieListen to a model for comparing Beyonce and Angelina Jolie. Write down the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.T_______ c_______ c_______ t_______ f_______ p_______ n_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina Jolie. O_______ t_______ a_______ m_______ d_______ t_______ s_______.W_______ c_______ s_______ t_______ t_______ a_______ s_______ d_______ b_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina. F_______, Beyonce i_______ y_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce i_______ 31 y_______ o_______ b_______ Angelina i_______ 37 y_______ o_______. Angelina i_______ a_______ t_______ t_______ Beyonce. Angelina i_______ 173 cm w_______ Beyonce i_______ 168 cm. O_______ t_______ o_______ h_______, Beyonce w_______ m_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce’s w_______ i_______ 67 kg w_______ Angelina’s i_______ 55kg. T_______ a_______ h_______ d_______ e_______ b_______. Beyonce i_______ A_______-A_______, w_______ Angelina i_______ w_______. F_______, t_______ h_______ d_______ o_______. Beyonce w_______ a_______ a s_______, w_______ Angelina i_______ a_______ a_______. I_______ a_______, Angelina h_______ a b_______ f_______ t_______ Beyonce. S_______ h_______ s_______ c_______, w_______ Beyonce j_______ h_______ o_______ c_______. T_______ f_______ d_______ i_______ t_______ Beyonce h_______ m_______ m_______ m_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce h_______ $300 m_______, w_______ Angelina h_______ $120 m_______.T_______ a_______ j_______ t_______ s_______ b_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina. T_______ a_______ b_______ A_______ a_______ t_______ a_______ b_______ m_______.keySteps for writing Comparison EssayBefore the examEach comparison table essay has THREE paragraphs. TRUE/FALSEThis type of essay has a conclusion. TRUE/FALSE.How many categories are usually in the charts?? Step 1. PRE-WRITING – Before you writeHow? Mark your Exam / Make a PlanMark the chart “S” or “D” (similarities or differences) .Mark ideas for vocab / grammar. For example:Which adjectives – which rules?Nouns? (possessives / of ) tip: nouns can be used for category names I don’t know verbs – which ones? Mark special points - contrasts / large differences etc.EXAMPLE CHARTS - For each, do the pre-writing tasks. Monarch butterflyBlue butterflyType of animalinsectinsectWhere foundNorth and South America, AfricaNorth and South AmericaLength9-10 cm13 -17 cmWeight0.27 – 0.75g28.35gColourorange, black, whiteblue, black, whiteDietnectarnectarLifespanup to 42 daysup to 115 daysUnusual features can taste with feetcan taste with feetFavourite areasgardens, fieldstropical areasNissan PatrolToyota LandcruiserEngine size4.2 liter4.2 litertiming beltnoyescost197,000 dhms140,000 dhmsavailable colorsblack, gray, tan, maroon, silversilver, gray, red, gold, green, white, blackwidth183.9 cm197.1 cmoff roadyesyesseats77miles per gallon15 - 18.513 - 18BrazilBoliviaRegionSouth AmericaSouth AmericaClimatetropicalhumid and tropicalArea8,514,877 square km1,098,581 square kmPopulation203,429,77310,118,683LanguagesPortuguese, SpanishSpanish, QuechuaReligionChristianChristianNatural Resourcesgold, petroleumtimber, goldIphoneBlackberryPrice$199 - $399$150 =- $299Width.9 cm1 cmWeight130 g130 gScreen size8.9 cm7.1Touchscreen?YesYesBattery life8 hours6 hoursCamera?YesYesAvailable colorsBlack, whiteBlack, white, blue, green pink817245136525007543802857500BeyonceAnjelinaAge3137Height168 cm173 cmWeight67 kg55 kgNationalityAmericanAmericanEthnicityAfrican-AmericanWhiteOccupationSingerActressMarriedYesYesChildren16Net worth$300 million$120 millionStep 1. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION – Two sentences: What the chart comparesOverall statement – more similarities or more differences?Example:The chart compares two _____________s, (the)_________________ and (the) _____________________. Overall there are more similarities / differences than differences / similarities between these two _________________________s. Sentence 1 - repeats topic from the exam. (1 main style): The chart compares two ___________s, __________ and _________. Example: (Paris / London) The chart compares two cities in Europe, Paris and London.Practice: (UAE / Saudi Arabia)_____________________________________________________________________(Iphone / Blackberry)_____________________________________________________________________(Monarch Butterfly / Blue Butterfly)_____________________________________________________________________(cars: Toyota Rav 4 / Suzuki Vitara)_____________________________________________________________________Sentence 2 -- gives an “overall statement” - choose a style: Overall, we can see that there are many similarities / differences and a few differences / similarities between these two ______________s In general, there are more _________________________s than _____________________. In general, there are two/three/four/etc. similarities and two/three/four/five/ etc. differences between them.Practice Sentence 2, using different styles: (UAE / Saudi Arabia)_____________________________________________________________________(Iphone / Blackberry)_____________________________________________________________________(Monarch Butterfly / Blue Butterfly)_____________________________________________________________________(cars: Toyota Rav 4 / Suzuki Vitara)_____________________________________________________________________Write a Complete Intro for Beyonce & Angelina.Introduction_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Body 1________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. First, xxxxxxxxx is 31 years old but Angelina is 37 years old. Angelina is also taller than Beyonce. Angelina is 173 xxxxxxxxx cm. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has 6 children, Beyonce has $300 million, while Angelina has $1 xxxxxxxxx (Body 2) ______________________________________________________________________________. They are both Americans and they are both married.Step 2. WRITING THE BODY PARAGRAPHSQuick Review/Preview. You should write the similarities first. TRUE/FALSE /IT DOESN’T MATTERWrite the paragraph with more sentences first. TRUE/FALSE/NO MATTER.How many Body paragraphs? ONE/TWO/THREEHow many topic sentences in each paragraph? ONE/TWO/THREEHow many topic sentences in the essay? ONE/TWO/THREEIs there a topic sentence in the introduction? What kind of sentences are needed for each criteria. general / specific / both general and specific.What kind of sentences is this? Where in the essay is it?Overall, we can see there are more similarities than differences between these two countries. What kind of sentences is this: On the other hand, we can see there are a few similarities between the two cars. Topic sentences (TS) – Linking word + the topic (similarities or differences?) . (for Body 1 TS)We can see several / a few similarities / differences between these two __________s.First, There are two / three / four / etc. similarities / differences between these two __________s. First, x is similar to Y in some ways.(for Body 2)However / On the other hand, there are many differences / similarities between these two ___sPractice:Monarch Butterfly vs. Blue Butterfly TS1: ___________________________________________________________________________TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________Nissan Patrol vs. Toyota LandcruiserTS1: ___________________________________________________________________________TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________Brazil vs. BoliviaTS1: ___________________________________________________________________________TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________iPhone and BlackberryTS1: ___________________________________________________________________________TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________Supporting Sentences (SS)for each point (criteria), include (optional – the name of the point/criteria – e.g. “the first difference is in length”)GENERAL COMPARISON and A SPECIFIC DETAIL (with numbers). For exampleGeneral - are these correct? Angelina is older than BeyonceBeyonce is younger than Y.Beyonce is not as old as Angelina.Specific X’s age is 23, but Y’s age is 29Y is 29 years old, but X is only 23.Supporting Sentences categorywords/expressionsSentences/Clausesageold (adjective)young (adjective)X is older than Y. (1ST Y is not as old as X.X is younger than Y.X is not as old as Y.X’s age is 23, but Y’s age is 29Y is 29 years old, but X is only 23.heighttall highThe Burj Khalifa is taller than the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is not as tall as the Burj Khalifa.The Burj Khalifa is 828 meters tall, whereas the Eiffel Tower is only 301 meters.The Burj Khalifa’s height is 828 but the Eiffel Tower’s height is 301 meters.weightweigh (v)heavy (adj)light (adj)Ipad = 10 ounces; Samsung table = 7 ouncesThe ipad is heavier than the Samsung tablet. The Samsung is lighter than the iPad.The Samsung is not as heavy as the Ipad.The ipad weighs 10 ounces, but the Samsung tablet is only 7 ounces.lengthcostExpensiveHigher costGreater costCost (v)X is more expensive than Y.X has a higher cost that Y.X costs more than Y.---X costs 123, but Y costs 456.The cost of x is 1, but the cost of Y is 2.nationalityHave different nationalitiesAre + nationalityThey have different nationalitiesBoth people are ___________________ population463055201890Their populations are different.The population of X is larger than the population of YX is more populated than y.There are more people in X than Y.X’s population is 123, but Y’s population is 456The population of X is 124 but the population of Y is 456.lifespanlive (v)haveCats live longer than dogs.The lifespan of cats is longer than the lifespan of dogsCats live 12 years but dogs live just 10 years.colorThey have different colorsX’s colors are a, b, and c, but Y’s colors are d and e.climateTheir _____________s are different.They have different climatesThe climate of X is _____, but Y’s climate is _______locationis located in….Their locations are different. One difference / similarity is the location. They have the same location.Tonga is located in the South Pacific, but …….1029800-10685598160-15725388640-4565The UAE is located in the Arabian Gulf, and Qatar is also in the Gufl. The region of Morrocco is Northern Africa, and Egypt is in the same region.nationalityNationalitiesThey have different nationalitieslanguageSpeak (v)They speak different languagesThey have different languages. In X, they speak A, but in Y, they speak B.religionbelieveThey have different religions.In X, the religion is A, but in Y, the religion is B.regionThey are in different regions. X is in region A, but Y is in region B. areaLarger thanNot as large asGreater thansizeThe area of X is greater than the area of Y.X’s area is 5, 000 km sq. but Y’s area is just 1000 sq km.personalityPractice - Supporting Sentences. Directions: Write supporting sentences for each. Include 1) general and specicic comparison, where useful.BoaPythonAverage Length7 meters21 meters1)2) DogCatAverage Lifespan12 years24 years1)2) BoysGirlsAverage height1701551)2)Black BearBrown BearWeight45-55 kg85-95 kg1)2)UAEUAlain UniversityLibraryYesNo1)WolfCoyoteColorsGrey, Brown, BlackGrey, Brown, White1)2)iPhoneSamsungAverage Battery Charge Duration3 hours9 hours1)2)Name:…………………………………… ID: ………………………….…….. Section: ………Level 2 Essay Writing Exam PracticeWord Count _________15189207118350076136557152603579375London020000London1139190310515Paris020000Paris514357937500838835103822517780074993500LocationThe United KingdomFranceArea1, 570 square km105 square kmClimateTemperateTemperateTotal Population7.8 million2.2 millionLanguageEnglishFrenchMain industriesFinanceManufacturing, TourismFamous BuildingsBig Ben, The GherkinThe Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame CathedralMetro systemYesYesComparison chart between London and ParisThe chart ____________ two cities named London and Paris. In ____________, there are more ____________ than ____________.It is clear from the ____________ that there are seven differences between the two cities. The first difference is in ____________. London is located in the United Kingdom while Paris is in France. The second difference is that the ____________ of London is considerably bigger than the area of Paris. The ____________ is 1,570 km2 whereas the latter is 105 km2. The population of both cities is very different. London’s population, ____________ 7.8 million is more than three times ____________ big as Paris’ population at 2.2 million. In ____________, people in both cities do ____________ speak the same ____________. People in London speak English but people in Paris speak French. In terms of main industries, they are not ____________ same in both cities. London’s is finance whereas Paris’ are manufacturing and tourism. Finally, both cities have some ____________ which are famous. In London, they ____________ Big Ben and the Gherkin while ____________ famous buildings in Paris are the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.It is noted that there are only two similarities ____________ these two cities. The first is climate. Both have the same climate, ____________ is temperate. Furthermore, in ____________ of a metro system, both cities ____________ one. Level 2 Writing Task 1Comparison Chart – The Monarch butterfly and the Blue butterflyMonarch butterflyBlue butterflyType of animalinsectinsectWhere foundNorth and South America, AfricaNorth and South AmericaLength9-10 cm13 -17 cmWeight0.27 – 0.75g28.35gColourorange, black, whiteblue, black, whiteDietnectarnectarLifespanup to 42 daysup to 115 daysUnusual features can taste with feetcan taste with feetFavourite areasgardens, fieldstropical areasThe chart __________________ two butterflies __________________ the Monarch butterfly and the Blue butterfly. In general, there are more __________________ than similarities.We can see __________________ there are six differences between the two __________________. The first difference is in where they can __________________ found. The Monarch butterfly is found in North and South America, __________________ Africa while the Blue butterfly lives in North and South America. Next, the Monarch butterfly at 9-10 cm __________________ not __________________ long as the Blue butterfly. In terms of __________________, the Monarch butterfly’s is considerably lighter than the Blue butterfly’s. The former is 0.27-0.75g whereas the __________________ is 28.35g. Their colours are different too. The Monarch butterfly’s are orange, back and white while the Blue __________________ are blue, black and white. In __________________, the Monarch butterfly’s lifespan, at 42 days is much shorter than the Blue __________________lifespan at 115 days. Finally, the Monarch __________________ likes gardens and fields while the Blue butterfly __________________ tropical areas.It is noted that there are two __________________ between the two butterflies. Both eat __________________ and both have unusual features, which __________________ that they can taste using their feet.Saudi Arabia and the UAE (iBook) The chart compares two countries, Saudi Arabia and The UAE. O…………………………………., there are three ……………………….. and ……………………….. similarities. There are three differences between …………………………………. two countries. First, the area is …………………………………. . The area of Saudi Arabia is 1,960,582 square kilometers, but The UAE has 82, 880 square km. In addition, Saudi Arabia has a larger population than UAE. Saudi Arabia has about 27,0190,931 people ………………………. The UAE has 8,000,000. …………………………………., they have …………………………………. trading partners. ……………………….………………. ‘s partners are the USA, Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, France, and Singapore, …………………………………. the UAE ‘s partners are Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, India, and UK. On ………. other hand, there are four …………………….. between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. First, they are in the same region. They are both in the Arabian Gulf. Second, They both have a desert climate, so it is hot and dry. Finally, Islam is the official religion of both countries. (153) The chart compares two countries …………………………………. ………………..………………………………………….., Saudi Arabia and The UAE. I………… g………………..…, w…… c……….. s……….. t….……….. there are more ………………………..… than …………………………………. between these two Arabian countries. We can see that there are three differences between Saudi Arabia and The UAE. First, the …………………………………. of Saudi Arabia is …………………………………. larger than the area of The UAE. Saudi Arabia has about ………… million square kilometers, …… The UAE has ………………………. 82, 880 square km. …………………………………., Saudi Arabia also has a …………………………………. population than UAE. Saudi Arabia has …………………………………. 27 …………………………. people whereas The UAE has 8,000,000 people. The ………………………… difference is their trading partners. Saudi Arabia trades with the eight different ………………………………….: USA, Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, France, and Singapore. In …………………………., the UAE trades with six countries: Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, India, and the UK. However, there are …………………………. similarities between these two countries. One …………………………. is they are both in ………………… same region, the Arabian Gulf. In ………………………, they both have a desert climate. This means it is hot and dry. The third …………. is that Islam is the official religion of both countries. (192 words)Linking WordsCategory-5651534607500Arabian horse141478032194500Arabian Camel TypeMammalMammalRegionArabian gulfMiddle East and North AfricaHabitatDesert DesertSize1.45 -1.55 m1.8 – 2.1 mWeight365 – 500 kg600 – 1000 kgDietGrasses and plantsLeaves and grassesLifespan20-35 yrs40 – 45 yearsSpecial featuresenduranceLive without water for a long timeDirections: Use the words in the box to complete the essay.We can see – also – First - but - also – Another – However – Finally – while - BODY 1 ______________________ there are many differences between the Arabian horse and the Arabian camel. ______________________, the Arabian horse’s region is the Arabian Gulf while the Arabian camel lives in the Middle East and North Africa. The Arabian camel is ______________bigger than the Arabian horse. The Arabian camel is 1.8 to 2.1 meters tall the Arabian horse is 1.45 to 1.55 meters tall. ______________________difference is in weight. The Arabian camel’s weight is six hundred to one thousand kilograms, _____________the Arabian horse weighs only three hundred and sixty five to five hundred kilograms. We _______________ see their lifespans are different. The Arabian camel lives for forty to forty-five years. _________________ , the Arabian horse’s lifespan is for only twenty to thirty-five years. ______________________, these two animals have different special features. The Arabian horse has a lot of endurance ______________________the Arabian camel can live without water for a long time.BODY 2 On the other hand – First – Also – the – last – same - as well – First - We can see - whereas______________________there are only a few similarities between these two animals. , ______________________they are both mammals. ______________________, they have ______________________habitat which is the desert. The ____________________________ similarity is their diet. The Arabian horse eats grasses and plants, and the Arabian camel eats grasses and leaves ______________________. Getting a high score – Comparison ChartLondonParisPopulation7.8 million2.2 millionTip #1 – DETAILS ARE COMPLETE AND EXCELLENTFor each point of comparison – e.g., population, size, age, etc. – you should include (Choose the best answer):A general point of comparison (bigger/smaller/not as… as/different0A detail with numbers, etc. from the chart. (7.8 and 2.2)a or ba and b.To pass the exam (60%), your answer must include (Choose the best answer):100% All of the information in the chart.80% of the information60% of the info.Both are correct. Which has better details ? Why? In addition, their populations are different. London’s population is 7.8 million, while Paris’s population is 2.2 million.Another difference is London is bigger than Paris. London has a population of 7.8 million, while Paris has 2.2 million people.Monarch ButterflyBlue ButterflyColorsorange, black, whiteblue, black, whiteWhich has better details?The colors are different. The Monarch’s colors are orange, black and white, and the Blue’s colors are blue, black and white.The colors are slightly different. Both of them have black and white, but the Monarch also has orange, and the Blue also has blue.Tip #2 - VOCABULARY Both are correct. Which has more advanced of vocabulary? Why?London’s population is bigger than Paris’s population.London’s population is three times bigger than Paris’s population.LondonParisArea1, 570 sq kmuare kmBoth are correct. Which is more advanced ? Why?Another difference is the area of London is much larger than the area of Paris. The area of London is but the area of Paris is 105 square km.The second difference is that the area of London is considerably bigger than the area of Paris. The former is 1, 570 sq km whereas the latter is 105 km2.Error CorrectionDirections: Guess the codes and type of mistake, and put them in the correct place in the chart.CODESV # P [ ] sp CTYPES OF MISTAKESCapital letter – Delete – Punctuation - Singular/Plural – spelling - VerbCODESTYPES OF MISTAKESDESCRIPTIONEXAMPLE OF MISTAKEExtramissingparis is in france. Full stop (.) or comma (,) –extra or missingParis is in France, the next difference is area.1 city, country, thing, difference2 cities, countries, things, differencesThese two city …(exception: million)The first differences is in area.missing Extra wrongLondon located in the UK.There two similarities.The chart is compares two cities.London have a Metro, but Paris doesn’t.Words are wrong or not necessaryThe LondonThe ParisWrong spellingDiffrences - Similarites - citesWhich mistakes do you make?CODESExample of mistake CorrectionTAKE A PRACTICE TESTLevel 2 Essay Writing Exam PracticeWord Count _________15189207118350076136557152603579375London020000London1139190310515Paris020000Paris514357937500838835103822517780074993500LocationThe United KingdomFranceArea1, 570 square km105 square kmClimateTemperateTemperateTotal Population7.8 million2.2 millionLanguageEnglishFrenchMain industriesFinanceManufacturing, TourismFamous BuildingsBig Ben, The GherkinThe Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame CathedralMetro systemYesYesComparison Table ChecklistTimed Writing ExamName: ID Section: DateFormatYesNoName, label, section, datedouble spaced, indented, neatly written3 paragraphsIntroduction1.says what the table/chart shows.2.says how many similarities and differences there are or which are more, similarities or differences.Similarities Paragraph ic sentence with the correct form of the word similar or similarities. 4. The topic sentence does not give examples of similarities.5. All the information and examples about similarities are written.6. Linking words and are used correctlyDifferences Paragraph YesNo7.a topic sentence with the correct form of the word different or differences. 8.The topic sentence does not give examples of differences.9.All the information and examples about about differences are written in the paragraph.10.Words like unlike, whereas, However, In contrast, On the other hand, different (adj.) differences (n) etc. were used in the correct way and in the correct part of the sentences. (For example, “unlike” + noun, “whereas” in a complex sentence, “However,” at the beginning of a new sentence but relating to the sentence before, etc.)GrammarYesNo11.Every sentence has a subject and verb.12There is only one verb after subject and only one subject for verb.13The subject and verb agreement is correct, i.e.:14The compound sentences with “and” or “ but” and complex sentences with “while,” “whereas”, or “because” in the body paragraphs have correct punctuation and grammar.15The student used a variety of grammar and explanation styles like we saw in class, and used them correctly, for example: possessives,-er/more than with adjectives, or the ___ of ___ is……….16.P is used to separate sentences correctly 17.singular or plural is used correctly. (#) Capitalization, Punctuation, and FormatYesNo18.Sentences begin with a capital letter and finish with full stops.Spelling and VocabularyYesNo19The words are spelled correctly.20.Some new vocab is tried. (former, latter, two times/three times / much more)Online Grammar & Vocab Resources – SEE blogufpwriting.Comparatives (& Superlatives)BLACKBOARD (UAEU)Comparatives Quiz – Blackboard? (Blackboard > Organizations > Independent Learning Center (Female)” > CEPA > Grammar)SOCRATIVE (by A. Young): SOC-10094810 Positive & negative comparative and superlative forms of adjectives & adverbs. Also includes (not) as…as structuresONLINE PRACTICE (selected and edited from those previously shared by A. Young)?1.??? Road to Grammar (OK for iPads) - simple multiple-choice quizzes that get increasingly difficult. Scroll down to see quizzes for comparatives & superlatives. .??? University of Victoria (OK for iPads) - clear explanations followed by exercises at the bottom of the page. .??? To Learn English (OK for iPads) - links to links of online quizzes.? ????????? (comparatives): ????????? (superlatives): .??? Using (OK for iPads) – 10-16 items multiple-choice quizzes. Attractive and clear design. Some of the grammar is a little tricky but most items are clear and simple.? ????????? ????????? ?5.??? British Council (best on PC) - .??? English Help (OK for iPads) ?- 10-20 item spelling tests that require some typing. ................
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