Compare and Contrast

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Comparing things involves:

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looking at similarities.

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Contrast means:

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To tell what is different.

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Graphic organizer for compare & contrast?

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Venn Diagram

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Cinderella is kind and sweet; her step sisters are mean and cruel. Difference?

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Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

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Differences in friends' homes:

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

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

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

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Pets: dog Spot & cat Stripes. Similarity?

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They both love to cuddle.

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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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Key word 'different' is...

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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 the similarity?

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They can both live on land or water.