comparing & contrasting

AAA-BBB pattern
AB-AB-AB pattern                                                      
Text A:
The difference between a spice and a herb is not always easy to define, but in general terms, spices can originate from various parts of a plant body (seeds, fruits, bark, roots) and they tend to originate in semi-tropical climates. On the other hand, herbs are the leafy parts of soft-stemmed plants and are found in more temperate regions.

Text B:
There are many points of comparison between plant and animal organ systems. The plant’s roots absorb water and nutrients just as the animal digestive system does. The roots also anchor the plant to keep it from moving, but there is no comparable internal animal system. Stems provide support for the plant as the skeletal system does for animals. The stems also transport water to the leaves and sugar to the roots; the circulatory system performs a similar function for animals.

Task: 1. Read text A and text B and determine which patterns they follow.
           2, Write one paragraph either for comparing or contrasting some concepts related to English teaching or learning. (maximum 6 sentences, not longer than 15 lines).
3. Post your paragraph under comment of this post. Deadline by 4 October, 12 midnight.
*learn language to compare and contrast in the next post.

     

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THE LANGUAGE OF CLASSIFICATION
Language used in expressing classification

There are two types    of effects  resulting from
                           classes                      globalization
                           kinds
                           categories
                           sorts
                           varieties

The effects are         classified   according to
                     may be                     on the basis of
                     can be                      depending upon

The effects of  may be grouped into threemain
globalization    can be                           categories.

Task 1. Arrange each of the following concepts/general terms into a classification scheme. You can add concepts where you think necessary.
        1. global corporation, multinational, local company, business, regional
          enterprise.
        2. Buddhism, Islam, Protestantism, Religions, Catholicism, Christianity, Sunni,
          Shia.
        3. CD player, audio equipment, CDs, speakers, amplifier
Task 2. Write a paragraph describing one of the classifications you created in task 1.

*To be submitted by Tuesday, september 24, 2013 upon class time.

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