Flocabulary- Compare and Contrast

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When you contrast, you are telling how things are ____________.

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different

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In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast?

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All of the above: You are voting for class president, writing an essay about time periods, and deciding differences between Harry Potter books.

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If you’re comparing and contrasting three items, you ________.

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can add a third circle to your Venn diagram.

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When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.

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write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram.

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Using ________ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting.

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transition words.

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What is a Venn diagram used for?

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A Venn diagram is used to visually represent the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas in writing, especially when comparing or contrasting.

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Give an example of a transition word used for comparison.

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Similarly.

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Give an example of a transition word used for contrast.

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However.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to identify how things are similar.