Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare things?

Back

look at similarities

Front

What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

Front

How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Front

How were Kate and Jill's homes different?

Back

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

Front

When comparing and contrasting, you should ________. Options: write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram, write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram, write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart, skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away.

Back

write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram

Front

What would you compare and contrast to respond to the following essay prompt? "Compare and contrast mammals and reptiles. Discuss their life cycles, habitats and bodies."

Back

mammals and reptiles

Front

different

Back

contrast

Front

Identify the clue word: Dogs and cats are animals, however, cats meow and dogs bark.

Back

however

Front

What is the clue word in this sentence for compare and contrast? Frogs and toads are alike in many ways. Options: many, alike, frogs, toads

Back

alike

Front

Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different? Options: compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequence

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compare and contrast