Compare and Contrast Nonfiction

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Fourth of July vs. Veteran's Day: differences?

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

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I have a dog, Spot, and a cat, Stripes. Spot chews his bone, while Stripes sleeps. How are they similar?

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They both love to cuddle.

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Crocodiles and Alligators share characteristics: covered in scales, have backbones, short legs, and powerful tails. Baby crocodiles and alligators hatch from eggs.

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They both have short legs and powerful tails.

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Jim enjoys sports; John prefers reading.

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Jim likes playing sports, while John likes reading books.

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Difference between Science and Social Studies classes.

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In Science, you read about potential and kinetic energy; in Social Studies, about mummies and pyramids.

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Poison ivy and poison oak are similar in that they both have berrylike fruit.

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Both have berrylike fruit.

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Differences between poison ivy and poison oak.

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Poison ivy has smooth fruit; poison oak has hairy fruit.

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Reptiles have scales, claws; amphibians have moist skin, no claws. Reptile eggs are hard-shelled, laid on land; amphibian eggs are shell-less, laid in water. Young reptiles have lungs; young amphibians have gills, later develop lungs. Compare reptiles and amphibians:

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Reptiles and amphibians both have lungs as adults.

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Tana and Lua enjoyed hiking, swimming in waterfalls, and eating fresh fruit. Tana preferred biking and the hike up, while Lua liked walking her dog and the trek down.

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

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Janet and Kylie were best friends. Kylie loved horseback riding; Janet did too. Janet enjoyed swimming, while Kylie loved the water but couldn't swim. Janet preferred tropical vacations, whereas Kylie liked arctic zones.

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Janet liked tropical vacations; Kylie preferred arctic zones.