Comparing two viewpoints
Comparison is not two descriptions side by side. It is one argument about how and why two writers differ.
Part of your national curriculum
- Reading: Compare and contrast the treatment of themes and viewpoints across two or more texts
Lesson overview
What you'll learn in this lesson
Compare viewpoints across two texts
Key learning points
- • Compare ideas, then methods
- • Link words carry the marks
This lesson at a glance
- 30 minutes
- 12 parts to scroll through
- 3 quick checks
- Marked quiz at the end
- Gentle pace: short sittings with pauses
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Comparing two viewpoints
Comparison is not two descriptions side by side. It is one argument about how and why two writers differ.
In a nutshell
Compare viewpoints across two texts
Explore the idea
Part 2 of 12
Learn
Compare ideas, then methods
Start with what each writer thinks, then how they make you feel it: tone, structure, word choice, what they leave out.
Explore the idea
Part 3 of 12
Learn
Link words carry the marks
'Whereas', 'similarly', 'by contrast' force you to make a genuine comparative point rather than list.
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Part 4 of 12
Pause
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Stretch, get a drink, look out of the window. There is no timer and nothing is counting down — your place is saved, so you can come back in five minutes or tomorrow.
Quick check
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Quick check
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Quick check
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Reset break
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Pause
That's sitting 2 of 3 done
Stretch, get a drink, look out of the window. There is no timer and nothing is counting down — your place is saved, so you can come back in five minutes or tomorrow.
Challenge round
Part 9 of 12
Game · Sort it
Which of these are true?
Drag each card into the right column. Tap a card first if dragging is fiddly.
True
Not true
Challenge round
Part 10 of 12
Game · Recall cards
A strong comparison paragraph…
Card 1 of 4
Mastery quiz
Part 11 of 12
Marked quiz
End of lesson quiz: Comparing two viewpoints
4 questions, marked with the reasoning shown. No timer.
1. A strong comparison paragraph…
2. 'Whereas' is useful because it…
3. Before analysing language you should identify…
4. What do both writers claim to prioritise?
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Compare and contrast the treatment of themes and viewpoints across two or more texts