ENGLISH 6 – QUARTER 2

Compare and
Contrast Content of
Materials Viewed
Activity 1: Pick Me
DIRECTIONS: Choose the appropriate word in the box
to compare and contrast Facebook versus newspaper.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper

 
-printed publication
-easy to access
-provides news in print
-connect with friends
-gives information
 
 In your previous English lessons, you have learned about the types of informational text or text
structure. This helps you distinguish how the information is organized in different text types like
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comparison-contrast and many more. Below is an example illustration of compare-contrast through
Venn Diagram.
The illustration above in the ‘A & B Different’ tells
what is different or unlike between two things. While
the interconnected portion on marked word ‘Similar’
tells what is alike or the same between the two
things.
 DIRECTION: Classify the numbered words from the left circles according to sources of information-
Print, Online or Broadcast. Other words may have more than one answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
 DIRECTIONS: Look at the pictures and study them. Then, tell their
similarities and differences by answering the questions asked. Write the
letter or letters only. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Questions for Understanding
1. Which of these materials is accessible in many homes?
2. Which material is disseminated easily using gadgets or appliances?
3. Which material has a wide reach?
4. Which material is expensive?
5. What material is within reach to many and is cheaper?
6. What material has a multi-sensory appeal?
7. Which material is interactive?
8. What material uses information from important to least details or inverted
pyramid?
9. Which material is limited in pages?
10. Which material is unlimited in pages?
 If you have not spotted
them, never worry
because we are going to
learn together. Let’s
study the illustration
below. What are the
characteristics of
materials viewed in
print, broadcast and
online?
 In print resources, the reports and stories gathered are
disseminated to the public through newspapers and magazines.
While facts gathered online, such as stories and reports are
channeled and distributed through the use of the internet.

Broadcast, on the other hand, creates a wider reach of

audience since it can be transmitted over the radio or television.
All the facts written inside the circular shape are the unique
characteristics/differences of the materials viewed. It also tells
about its advantages and disadvantages. Further, the
rectangular box shows similarities of the print, online and
broadcast media
DIRECTION: Identify which material is described (based on the similarities or differences given):
print, online or broadcast. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

___________1. It is easy to view anytime and anywhere using a mobile or computer device.
___________2. It contains information, within 15-60 seconds channeled through radio or
television.
___________3. It reaches a wider audience and gives quick information.
___________4. It is accessible and cheaper.
___________5. The news is updated in real time through the internet.
___________6. Accurate and specific information can be reached at a click of a button.
___________7. It has unlimited pages.
___________8. Interaction is possible with readers through the comment section.
___________9. It has a multi-sensory appeal using audio and video components.
___________10. It entails monetary expense and has limited pages.
The sources of information
above, are interconnected
in our recent time and
technology evident in print,
online and broadcast. Let’s
get know some vital points.
Since these other sources of information
are widely accessible, we need to
examine whether it is trustworthy so
that we will not be misinformed. In
order to do that, we need to compare
and contrast the other sources of
information. Here’s the suggested steps
to follow:
DIRECTIONS: Read and write the differences and similarities of the two sources from newspaper clip
and online news. You may draw your own graphic organizer (Venn diagram) on a separate sheet of
paper as shown below.