Compare and Contrast

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What is the 'big idea' of a story?

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The 'big idea' of a story is called the Topic.

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What do horses and donkeys have in common?

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Horses and donkeys are both mammals.

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How do the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day differ?

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The Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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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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What is a key characteristic of a comparison?

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A comparison highlights similarities between two or more subjects.

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What is a key characteristic of a contrast?

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A contrast highlights differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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A cat is usually smaller than a dog.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To understand the similarities and differences between subjects.