Minor 4 - Compare and Contrast

Front

Comparing things means telling what is alike and different.

Back

To tell what is the same.

Front

Contrast means:

Back

To tell what is different.

Front

Stella is from Poland; Tim is from Mexico. Their parents have different jobs.

Back

Their parents have different jobs.

Front

Messi enjoys ice cream post-game; Aguero prefers coffee. Both excel in soccer, but Messi is faster. They played together in the World Cup.

Back

Messi runs faster than Aguero.

Front

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 drier skin. What is the similarity?

Back

They can both live on land or water.

Front

Comparison of flavors: strawberry vs chocolate ice cream.

Back

chocolate and strawberry ice cream

Front

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

Back

Fourth of July celebrates independence; Veteran's Day honors veterans.

Front

Crocodiles and alligators have scales, backbones, short legs, and powerful tails. They hatch from eggs. How are they alike?

Back

They both have short legs and powerful tails.

Front

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?

Back

They work with many people.

Front

I have a dog, Spot, and a cat, Stripes. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch.

Back

They both love to cuddle.