Compare and contrast

Compare and contrast the reporting of an event from 2 or more sources/perspectives.

1. Right wing - left wing ( e.g. Fraser Institute Versus The Centre for Policy Alternatives) (e.g. The Nation  Versus Fox)
2. Sides of a battle ( e.g. World War II Allies versus Nazi Germany)
3. 2 sides of an issue ( e.g. Jerusalem Post versus Al Jazeera)
4. Historical commentary from different points in time ( e.g. Riel debate 19th- 21st century)
5. Journalistic versus entertainment motivated media (e.g. Globe and Mail  -vs Vancouver Province)
6. Radio - Newspaper - Television - Newspaper on Internet ( Informal media: blogs etc)  - credible reputable media)

RESOURCES

• Comparison-Contrast Chart
• Venn Diagram for 2 Items
• Venn Diagram for 3 Items
• Venn Diagram with Summary
• Venn Variations

• Excellent collection of graphic organizers in Word ( which can be downloaded & edited by students)