Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare things?

Back

To look at similarities between two or more items.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does it mean to contrast things?

Back

To look at differences between two or more items.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a similarity?

Back

A characteristic that two or more items share.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is a difference?

Back

A characteristic that distinguishes one item from another.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How can you identify similarities between two pets?

Back

By observing their behaviors, preferences, and interactions.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How can you identify differences between two professions?

Back

By examining their roles, environments, and types of interactions.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is an example of comparing two animals?

Back

Both a dog and a cat can be compared by their ability to be pets.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is an example of contrasting two friends' homes?

Back

One friend lives in a large house with pets, while the other lives in a small house without pets.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Why is it important to compare and contrast?

Back

It helps in understanding relationships and making informed decisions.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is a Venn diagram?

Back

A visual tool used to compare and contrast two or more items, showing similarities and differences.