Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII- Central Visayas
DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY
Jose L. Briones St.,Mandaue City

Compare and Contrast

Which is Mitch?

A SELF-LEARNING KIT
FOR ENGLISH 10 LEARNERS
 FOREWORD

This Self-Learning Kit (SLK) is English 10 is made for the students

of grade ten especially for those who cannot attend classes on face to
face basis or on online platforms. This modality of learning is provided
by the Department of Education in the Philippines to safeguard the
health of every learner due to the on-going pandemic-COVID 19 that
has struck the whole world.

In this kit, the most essential learning competency and objectives

are set for every learner to master skills, allowing learners to compare
and contrast the given materials as to its effectivity and accessibility.
The learners have to think critically, specifically in the decision making
to determine the advantages and disadvantages of certain things that
would help or guide them in decision making process. This SLK provides
activities for the development of the skills. This contains also the
assessment to check the learning of every student of the focused skill.

Please take care of this SLK, do the task religiously and submit this
back to the teacher as scheduled.

Keep safe and stay healthy!

God bless.

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LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials
viewed with outside sources of information in terms of
accessibility and effectiveness.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Compare and contrast presented materials.

2. Use graphic organizer to give the similarities and differences of the
given materials
3. Give reasons of the chosen thing in terms of accessibility and
effectiveness.

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Pre-Activity

What Happened?

Which is Mitch!!!
The following are the two scenes, in the city and in the province. If you were to
choose, which do you prefer to live? Why? Label the following line below either
A or B on the blank that fits its descriptions.

A. City B. Province

(tripadvisor.com.ph) (realasianbeauty.com)

___Cities and rural _____ less pollution

___ urban and suburban areas
___ fresh produce is lower price
___ commuting is easier
___ more jobs, more shops
___ less pollution
_____ more jobs, more shops
_____ fresh produce is higher price
_____ modern lifestyle
_____ food is easier access
_____ neighbors are friendlier

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 Questions:
 How did you come up with your answers to this activity?
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 If you were to choose? Which of the two do you prefer? Why? What are
other bases of your choice? What else do you know about it? Why do you
say so?
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What to Learn?

Hi! Read and understand this!!!!!!

Defining the Terms Compare and Contrast

The ability to compare and contrast has its uses far beyond the
classroom. With practical applications in everything from choosing which
insurance policy to buy, to what clothes to pack for a holiday, comparing and
contrasting are requirements for much of our everyday decision-making.
However, when we discuss these terms in relation to reading skills, they have
much more specific meanings.

Compare, in relation to reading, refers to the process of identifying the

similarities and differences between two things. On the other hand, Contrast
refers to identifying only the differences between two things. While the
distinction between these two terms may appear on the surface to be quite
subtle, it is important that students can accurately differentiate between the
two concepts to ensure they are able to answer questions and prompts
accurately. - Source: literaryideas.com

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 Take Note

In giving differences and similarities of two or more things, you need to

use the following signal words:

similarities

-different from -less than

-however -similar to -more than

-although -alike -as opposed to

contrast -on the other hand -not only…but also -less than contrast
- as well as - on the contrary

-both

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 What Have You Learned?

Activity: A. Below is a table that shows the comparison and contrast of the two
types of families. Tell which family do you prefer and why. Take note of the
criteria.

Description Phase

• moral • father's role • worker,

guidance, provider care
teacher, for family,
spiritual leader, strong
17th century family

19th century family

provider • greet her
• son/daughter
• to be father, take
's role
obedient, care of
criteria

affectionate, chores
pray everyday • warm,
• strict, formal, • nature of the friendly, safe,
religious, lawful home loving
• filled with evil • nature of the • stormy,
world dreary, cold,
dark

Comparison Phase

17th century 19th century

• focused on God and religion • focused on providing for and
• home was very strict and protecting family
religious • home was very warm and
• father is watchful, always inviting
present • father must travel to work and
• daughter /son is naturally provide for family
sinful, needs to pray and • daughter /son has
obey her father responsibilities around the
home

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 Similarities
• Father is head of the household
• Home is a safe place
• The outside world is a threatening place
• The daughter/son is obedient to his father

Questions:

1. In which family where its nature is warm and friendly?

a. 17th century c. 19th century
b. c. 20th century d. all of the above

2. Which family could be observed in today’s home?

a. 17th century c. 19th century
b. c. 20th century d. none of the above

3. In which family where the father is the provider and head of the family?
a. 17th century c. 19th century
b. d. both a and b d. none of the above

4. Which family that a daughter/son must be obedient to his father?

a. 17th century c. 19th century
b. d. both a and b d. none of the above

5. In which family do you prefer most?

a. 17th century c. 19th century
b. d. both a and b d. none of the above

6. In support to your answer in no. 5, why do choose such? Give your

reasons. Use the signals for comparison and contrast.
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 Activity B: In the following graph, the increase in the sugar cane sales over
years is shown up to almost 40 percent. Compare and contrast the given
graph and answer the questions below.

In percent
45

40

35

30

25

20 In percent

15

10

0
2015 2016 2017 2018

1. How much does the sugar cane sales in 2016 as compared to the previous
year?
A. 2 % B. 4 %
C. 3 % D. 5 %
2. What was an increase in the average rate of sugar cane sales from 2015 to
2018?
A. 2.5 % B. 3.5 %
C. 1.5 % D. 4 %
3. How much percentage of growth sales in sugar cane was less in 2018 as
compared to 2015?
A. 20 % B. 15 %
C. 11 % D. 14 %
4. What was the total percentage increase of sugar cane sales from 2017 to 2018?
A. 5 % B. 32 %

C. 7 % D. 39%
5. What will like be the percentage sugar cane sales for 2019?
A. 9 % B. 10 %
C. 7 % D. 5 %

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Activity C: This is Me!!!!

You are to choose between living with you boyfriend / girlfriend or

pursuing your studies with your parents’ support. Give your reasons by giving its
similarities and differences using a Venn Diagram. Write the similarities between
the circles and the differences below each topic. Use your diagram in making
decision.

Living With BF/GF Similarities Pursuing Studies with Parents

Final Decision: _____________________________________________________________________

When you compare and contrast, they make meaningful

connection within and beyond the text.
Comparing and contrasting can help us in making decision by noting its
advantages and disadvantages.

Scores:

Activity A = _____/10
Activity B = _____/5
Activity C= _____/10
Total Score =________/25

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 References

Donnchaidh, Shane M., Innovative Teaching Ideas. Australia: Educational Company,

ABN 44634115316

Silver, Harvey F. Compare and Contrast. Alexandria VA : ASCD Express, 2010.

Answer Key
Activity A. 1. C Activity B. 1. C
2. C 2. B
3. B 3. D
4. B 4. C
5. varied 5. A
6. varied Activity C. Varied

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY
Mandaue City

NIMFA D. BONGO, Ed. D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

ESTELA B. SUSVILLA, Ph.D., CESO VI

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

JAIME P. RUELAN, Ed. D.

OIC-Chief Curriculum Implementation Division

ISMAELITA N. DESABILLE, Ph. D.

Education Program Supervisor-LRMDS

MERCEDITA M. DEMORAL, Ed. D.

Education Program Supervisor-English

ARLENE M. OMAQUE
Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist
It is hoped that you have understood and mastered the competencies
covered in the Self-Learning Kit. The skills you have learned will be of great
help as you take part in the challenging demands of society.

The enriching experiences you have gained through this learning material
enable you to know more about yourself, especially your capabilities.
Hence, you are ready to extend your horizons.

Learning the essential competencies in English 10 is to prepare you to

become globally competitive in the future. As you meet the complex
demands of the global world, you stand confident because of the wide
range of competencies you have mastered which made you more
expressive of your thoughts and ideas.

Bringing up rear, as productive learners, you are equipped with the 21st
century skills which you need to be ready for tomorrow’s world.

LearningResourceManagementandDevelopmentCenter
(LRMDC)
Curriculum Implementation Division
Division of Mandaue City