Compare and Contrast Writing

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Before writing a compare and contrast essay, you should...

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pre-write for your essay using a Venn diagram.

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What does it mean to compare things?

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look at similarities

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What does it mean to contrast?

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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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Key word: same...

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Compare

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Key word 'different' is...

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Contrast

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A teacher and a doctor both work with people every day. The teacher works with children at school, and the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are they alike?

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They work with many people.

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Compare and contrast:

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to tell what is alike and different.

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Frogs and toads live in water and on land, catch food with sticky tongues, and differ in body features: frogs have long legs and moist skin, while toads have shorter legs and dry skin.

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frogs and toads