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 characteristics that two or more things share.

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What are differences?

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

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Give an example of comparing.

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Comparing apples and oranges to see which one is sweeter.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog by discussing their behaviors.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to show similarities and differences between two or more items.

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When we compare and contrast, what are we looking for?

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We are looking for similarities and differences.

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What is an example of comparing two people?

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

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What is an example of contrasting two characters?

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Cinderella is kind, while her step sisters are mean.