12-10-12 ENGLISH102: Writing in the Discipline Xy-za Angelica Zenith C.

Cabaero BSPT-1a

COMPARISON AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH

Set 1. Comparing and Contrasting Data in the Sciences Shale and Conglomerates

STEP 1. Develop a Comparison and Contrast Topic Shale Sedimentary Rock and Conglomerate Sedimentary Rock STEP 2. Formulate a Thesis Statement Shale and Conglomerate Rocks similarities and diversities STEP 3. Identify Points of Comparison Bases of Comparison Particle Composition Particle Size Origin Rock Type Shape Texture Historical Clues Permeability Identification Difficulty Depositional Environment Mode of Occurrence STEP 4. Organizational Pattern Block Outline SHALE Clay, Silt Microscopic Non-turbulent Environments Sedimentary Flat and Tabular Fine Less Revealing Impermeable Difficult; requires magnifying devices marsh, lake, floodplain, deep ocean, river, lagoon Occurs Naturally CONGLOMERATE Gravel Macroscopic Turbulent Environments Sedimentary Rounded Course Revealing Permeable Easy; can be readily identified river channel, delta Occurs Naturally

STEP 5. Block Paragraph Outline I. Shale Sedimentary Rock A. Rock Type B. Particle Composition 1. Clay 2. Silt C. Particle Size D. Origin E. Shape F. Texture G. Physical Historical Clues H. Permeability I. Particle Identification Difficulty J. Depositional Environments 1. Marsh 2. Lake 3. Floodplain 4. Deep Ocean 5. River 6. Lagoon K. Mode of Occurrence II. Conglomerate Sedimentary Rock A. Rock Type B. Particle Composition 1. Gravel C. Particle Size D. Origin E. Shape F. Texture G. Physical Historical Clues H. Permeability I. Particle Identification Difficulty J. Depositional Environments 1. River Channels 2. Delta K. Mode of Occurrence

Step 6. Paragraph Composition

Shale and Conglomerate

Shale is a naturally occurring rock mainly composed of fine silt-like particle compacted with mud that is a mixture of clay and other minute fragments, this rock type constitutes over a half of all the known sedimentary rocks. Moreover, the grains making up Shale does not reveal much about its origin. Despite its microscopic particles which are an obstruction in studying its historical formation, Shale can clearly be identified from all the other types of Sedimentary rocks because of its unique physical and formational characteristics. Furthermore, Shale stones deposits are abundant in non-turbulent and calm environments such as marshes, lakes, floodplains, deep ocean floors, rivers, and lagoons. On the other hand, we have a yet another type of naturally occurring Sedimentary rock called Conglomerate, it is comprised of permeable macroscopic and rounded particles like gravels and other fine minerals cemented together. As compared to Shale, Conglomerates are course textured and bigger, therefore making it an easy subject to analyze. In its surface, also, are hints as to what environment they originated from, and how were they formed. Studies, basing on its physical characteristics, have shown that turbulent and agitated settings like river channels and deltas are the best depositional environment for Conglomerates. Although Shale and Conglomerate, as we know shares a set of similarities like belonging to the Sedimentary group of Rocks, one can easily say that those are two distinct Stone types because of obvious differences.