Compare and Contrast

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When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for:
- similarities and differences
- wrongs and rights
- truth and lies
- clues and facts

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similarities and differences

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To tell what is different.

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Which graphic organizer can be used for comparing and contrasting?

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Venn Diagram

Front

Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:

comparing

,

contrasting

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comparing

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Bill and Jack both like to eat pizza. Bill likes pepperoni pizza, but Jack only likes cheese pizza.
How are Bill and Jack alike?

Back

They both like pizza.

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How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

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How were Kate and Jill's homes different?

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

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How are the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day different?

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Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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How are my pets similar?

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They both love to cuddle.