Compare and Contrast

Writing with

a proper sense of purpose and

a clear major argument

Outline1. Basic Structure: 2. Objects: Timeliness (Case 1) On equal footings and with significant differe

nces or similarities. 3. Meaningful conclusion Messengers Two ESL methods4. Aspects to cover: Compare two restaurants; Two modes of life; Air mail and email Two songs

Basic Structure

Thesis statement in the first paragraph, or the end of the first part.

Lay out the basis of your comparison (e.g. define “Direct Method” and “Total Physical Response”; Recommended Student program and JECC)

Development of ideas: Point by Point or Block to Block

Timeliness: Case 1: Different Ways of Entering College

Recommended Student program and JECC –

What does it mean now?

Besides JCEE, there are the Recommended Student program, Gifted Student program, and Direct application.

Application: 甲案： 0-2 subjects; 乙案： 2-3 subjects in Basic Subject Competence Test)

Our dept. as an example大學多元入學方案：採取甲案。學科能力測驗檢定科目：1.國文（檢定標準Ｃ）2.英文（檢定標準Ｂ）指定科目考試採記科目：1.國文2.英文（加重計分 50%）同分參酌項目及順序：1.英文級分2.志願序3.總級分4.國文級分5.社會級分6.自然級分7.數學級分

Major Argument?

--”JCEE serves the need of ordinary students who do not have special interest on specific subject, while recommended program provides a broader chance for those students who have exact interest and goal on certain type of field in their future.”

“If they were shy and feel nervous while facing people, JCEE would be a way for them. But if they were outgoing and have some special talent as well as concrete direction toward their life, I believe recommended program would be the best system for them.”

Possible Problems

Subjective elements in none-JCEE ways:Recommendation Letter; Non-Academic Records (contest awards) Appearance and Oral performances

Traditional Exam: One Exam decides all; Spreading one’s efforts in all the subjects.

Proper Objects: two English Magazines

A+ English & Let’s Talk in EnglishAttracting the readers: Colorful, Multimedia,

interesting topics; Reading support: vocabulary and translation;

Different ways of marking and explaining

new words (A+ does not give examples to all), A+ -- give grammatical rules

Pre-reading and Post-reading activitiesA+ is easier. for first and second graders.

Meaningful conclusion

1. Differences between MSN and ICQMSN looks better and provides more emoticon, ICQ has more meaningful features; ICQ more popular2. TPR and Direct MethodCompared in terms the way body is used, the role of

native language and relationship between teacher and student; The best teaching method would be the one that combine all methods according to different topics, functions or content.

Aspects to Cover

Two restaurants: Chez Jimmy & Ting Jun (町郡 ) –location, elegance vs. leisure, service, If you want to share a romantic night with your lover, try Chez Jimmy; if you want to get together with your family or friends, try Ting Jun (町郡 ).

Aspects to Cover

Two modes of life: calmer life after being a monk “I know how to turn my negative thoughts into positive thoughts. I am seldom indulged in my own feelings and emotions. I can easily get out of the limitation of my thoughts. ”

Negative thoughts, feelings; how about learning?

Air mail and email: “Although airmail seems old fashion and

out of time and e-mail is updated, both airmail and email have its own advantages and disadvantages, and these two forms are actually complementary.”

speed, safety, efforts taken, real object. vs. invisible form which

one can be “kept”? Environmental issue?

Two songs

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor

“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

In the beginning of the lyrics, Gloria Gaynor sings “first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you in my live…I grew strong” and Destiny’s Child sing, ” you thought that I’d be weak without you but I’m stronger”. As we can see, the word “strong” appears in both songs here. The characters in the lyrics thought they were helpless and could not go on with their lives. However, they became tougher emotionally and learned how to move on (“Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side…I learned how to carry on” and “Thought that I would self-destruct but I’m still here”).

As we can see, the word “strong” appears in both songs here. The characters in the lyrics thought they were helpless and could not go on with their lives. However, they became tougher emotionally and learned how to move on (“Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side…I learned how to carry on” and “Thought that I would self-destruct but I’m still here”).