Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To tell what is different.

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What is a Venn Diagram?

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A type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things.

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What is the main focus when we compare and contrast while reading?

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Looking for similarities and differences.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To tell what is alike and what is the same.

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What is the purpose of a T Chart?

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To organize information into two columns for comparison.

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When would you use a Venn Diagram?

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When you want to show how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is an example of contrasting characteristics?

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Jacob is six feet tall, while his brother is five feet tall.

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What is an example of comparing characteristics?

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Both Kim and Steve enjoy music, but they prefer different genres.

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What is the difference between similarities and differences?

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Similarities are what is alike, while differences are what is not alike.

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What does it mean to compare two books?

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To discuss how they are alike and how they are different.