3rd grade compare and contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What are similarities?

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Similarities are the qualities or features that two or more things have in common.

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What are differences?

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Differences are the qualities or features that make two or more things not alike.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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Give an example of comparing two fruits.

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Comparing apples and oranges: Both are fruits, but apples are usually red or green, while oranges are orange.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog: A cat is usually independent, while a dog is often very social.

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What is one way to find similarities in a story?

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Look for characters that share the same traits or actions.

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What is one way to find differences in a story?

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Look for characters that behave in different ways or have different goals.

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What is an example of a comparison?

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Both a lion and a tiger are big cats.