Higher RUAE THE FINAL QUESTION COMPARING THE TWO

Higher RUAE THE FINAL QUESTION: COMPARING THE TWO PASSAGES

The Comparison Question ØAfter completing all of the questions on passage 1, you should then go on to read passage 2. ØThe comparison question is worth 5 marks at Higher and asks you to explain the similarities or differences in ideas between the two passages. ØThe question will normally direct you to provide a set number of similarities or differences. READ THIS CAREFULLY!

Answering the comparison question ØWhen reading passage 2, you may find it helpful to take notes or highlight anything that links in some way to what you have already read in passage 1 Ø 2 colours of highlighter could be helpful here ØWhere possible, make use of any answers that you have already used in passage 1 – you will not be penalised in any way for doing this. ØUsing the bullet point structure on the following slide is strongly advised.

Answering the comparison question ØState the aspect/idea that is similar/different between the passages (This works best when written as a sub-heading) ØQuote from passage 1 and explain how it shows the idea you have chosen ØQuote from passage 2 and explain how it shows the same/different idea to that in passage 1

Answering the comparison question Example (SQA 2013) The pleasure gained from shopping Passage 1 argues that shoppers only feel a “brief high” from shopping and soon enough they are back to focusing solely on consuming more and “spend, spend” Passage 2 disagrees and states that shopping offers consumers “enormous fun” and is “profoundly satisfying”. He clearly agrees the mental benefits of shopping and goes as far as to say shopping “enhances their lives. ”

Answering the comparison question ØThis structure needs to be repeated 3 times in order to fully answer the question. ØIdentifying 3 areas of comparison will achieve a maximum of 3 marks(1 mark for each correctly identified area of similarity/contrast) Ø 4 and 5 marks are awarded for quality use of evidence within your answer