Comparing Articles

Comparisons are all about what is different and what is similar in texts. Once you have identified those then you need to think about the reasons for the differences. Possibly a different audience will require a different format or they may have a different aim in mind. What do the texts want the audience to think and feel about them? 


 Also, remember to use comparative language. Look at the example below;


The first kitten is a mix of orange and yellow colours and the second is black all over except for a few white bits.


 This has no comparative language so doesn't count as a comparison. However, this is;


The first kitten is a mix of orange and yellow colours although the second is black all over except for a few white bits.


 Comparative words you can include are:




similarly, likewise, equally, not only, but also,
both, also, the same as, alike, like, just like ,
just as, comparable to




but, yet, however, although,
even though, though, unlike, not like,
not the same as, dissimilar, different from, in contrast (to),
contrary to, compared to / with, in comparison, while,
whereas, on the other hand

English Today

Lollibop Festival website:

 The key to this website is that is is aimed at both children and their parents at the same tine. As a consequence, the website has a colourful and exciting appearance. The purpose of the site is also a mix of informative and entertaining, getting their target audience interested in the festival whilst also giving key information in an easily accessible format.
 Things to look for include; the wide range of child friendly images that allow the younger audience an understanding of what to expect without being dull, the subtle inclusion of useful links for the parent with little time to spare and the mixture of attention grabbing language that remains short and snappy.

Sneinton Festival poster:

 This poster is clearly aimed far more at an older audience; it's muted colours and less cluttered appearance indicate that it's purpose is to deliver information in a quick and effective way. The poster relies on black and white alternated text deliver the information in a simple language with the occasional adjective as promotion. The inclusion of 'Amy' s a contact makes this poster feel more friendly and intimate.
 Things to look for include; the personal pronoun in the title, the circular layout and colour co-ordination between the text and the image which lends a sense of cohesion, the instructional language with well judged information for parents and adults.

More from Unit 1: Festivals

Texts for Unit 1 English Today

To Kill a Mockingbird, Research.

Feel free to post your research here so other people can read through what you've found. Please try to avoid posting entire Wikipedia articles, but select small, relevant bits of information. If you've found a really good website which has a lot of information, then please link to it instead.
The topics are:

1930s America             

1.   President and political influence

2.   The Great Depression

3.   African American Civil rights movement

4.   Alabama

Please make it clear which topic you are posting about!

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