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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Differences between Fourth of July and Veteran's Day?

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

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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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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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Purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

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Discuss similarities and differences of two subjects.

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Comparison in Cinderella stories:

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In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

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Contrasts between Cinderellas:

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Domitila shows cooking talent; Grimm's Cinderella shows none.

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Transition words for comparing: also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too.

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Listed above are transition words for comparing two things.