Comparing and Contrasting on the Different Sources of Information

by NINA MATUTE

​1. What can you see in the picture?

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​2. Do you practice social distancing? Why?

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​3. What is the main content of the printed information?

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​​4. What is the purpose of the information above?

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​5. Why is it important to read printed information?

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​6. Why is there a need to read information from various sources?

What is the lesson tells this printed information?

Comparing and Contrasting different Sources of Information

• Printed materials like newspapers, journals, books, posters, infographics and flyers.

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• ​Non-print materials can be found in online sources or broadcast media.

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Importance of Comparing and contrasting Information

q It is necessary for a reader to determine whether the information is true or not.

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​q By comparing and contrasting information viewed and read from different sources, you may develop your critical thinking skills and abilities.

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Importance of Comparing and contrasting Information

q This will let you identify if an information is fake news or the real thing.

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​qIt is necessary for you to have some stock knowledge about the contents of the information for you to be able to see the similarities and differences of the two information viewed and read.

Importance of Comparing and contrasting Information

qInvestigate the similarities and differences of the content of the materials read.

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qYou can do this by highlighting or underlining the similar and contrasting ideas.

​Comparing and Contrasting Information is very importnant for us to be informed. Investigate the similarities and differences of these materials to know if it true or fake.