Compare and Contrast Independent 2

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Saying that both cats and dogs are pets.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Saying that cats are usually independent while dogs often need more attention.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a feature or quality that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a feature or quality that makes two or more things not the same.

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How can you find similarities and differences in a text?

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You can look for keywords that indicate comparison (like 'similarly') or contrast (like 'however').

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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 things.

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What is an example of a similarity between two friends?

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Both friends enjoy playing soccer.

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What is an example of a difference between two friends?

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One friend likes chocolate ice cream while the other prefers vanilla.