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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Sally has strawberry ice cream; Juan has chocolate ice cream. What do they have in common?

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They are eating ice cream.

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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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I have a dog, Spot, and a cat, Stripes. Spot chews his bone, while Stripes sleeps. How are they similar?

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They both love to cuddle.

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Key word in: Dogs and cats both have fur.

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Similarity

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My best friend and I both like rock music. We are _____________ in that way.

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alike

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Cinderella is kind and helpful; her sisters are cruel and demanding.

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Contrasting the sisters' qualities.

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Stella was born in Poland; her parents are teachers. Tim was born in Mexico; his parents are doctors. What is different about them?

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Their parents have different jobs.