Compare and Contrast

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What is the main purpose of compare and contrast text structure?

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To show how two or more things are alike and different.

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What does it mean to compare things?

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To look at similarities.

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What does it mean to contrast things?

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To look at differences.

Front

Name a similarity between frogs and toads.

Back

They can both live on land or water.

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Name a difference between frogs and toads.

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Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin; toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

Front

What is one way to compare Tana and Lua?

Back

Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Front

What type of text structure is used when discussing similarities and differences?

Back

Compare and contrast.

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What is an example of contrasting information about Stella and Tim?

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Their parents have different jobs.

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What is a key question to ask when comparing two things?

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What do they have in common?

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What is a key question to ask when contrasting two things?

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What are their differences?