Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare things?

Back

look at similarities

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To tell what is different.

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Graphic organizer for compare and contrast

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Frogs and toads can live in water and on land, catch food with sticky tongues, and eat insects. Frogs have long legs and moist skin; toads have shorter legs and dry skin. What is something they have in common?

Back

They can both live on land or water.

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Tana and Laura enjoyed hiking, biking, and swimming in waterfalls. They loved eating fresh fruit on the trails. Compare their preferences.

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Tana and Laura both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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Stella was born in Poland; her parents are teachers. Tim was born in Mexico; his parents are doctors. What is different about them?

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Their parents have different jobs.

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Comparison of ice cream flavors: strawberry vs. chocolate.

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chocolate and strawberry ice cream

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A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at school, while the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are they alike?

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They work with many people.

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Kate's home was large with many animals; Jill's was small without pets.

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Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

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Differences between Fourth of July and Veteran's Day?

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Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.