Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To explain how something is similar to something else.

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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 an example of comparing?

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Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age.

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How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

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Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To explain how something is different from something else.

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What is the purpose of a T Chart?

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To compare and contrast two different things side by side.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Jacob is six feet tall, although his brother is only five feet.

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What is the main focus of comparing?

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Finding similarities between two or more items.

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What is the main focus of contrasting?

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Finding differences between two or more items.

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What do you use a Venn Diagram for?

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To visually represent similarities and differences between two or more items.