Compare and Contrast

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What is a Venn Diagram?

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A graphic organizer used to compare and contrast two or more items, showing their 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 does it mean to contrast?

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To tell what is different.

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How are Bill and Jack alike?

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They both like pizza.

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How are poison ivy and poison oak different?

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Poison ivy has smooth fruit, poison oak has hairy fruit.

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What is a T-Chart?

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A graphic organizer that helps compare and contrast two items by listing their similarities and differences in two columns.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Cats are independent, while dogs are often more social.

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What is a key feature of a Venn Diagram?

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It has overlapping circles that represent shared characteristics.