Compare and contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

It means to show how things are alike.

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Contrast means showing differences.

Back

It means to show how things are different.

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Signal words for contrasting:

Back

on the other hand, unlike, but

Front

Graphic organizer for compare and contrast?

Back

venn diagram

Front

Main idea of a text or story?

Back

It is what the text or story is mostly about.

Front

Ways to find the main idea:

Back

Look at the title, pictures, heading, and repeated words.

Front

Whales eat, travel in groups, and protect each other.

Back

Whales often spend time with other whales.