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 is a Venn Diagram?

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A Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer used to show the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Mary and Tracey are both fourteen years old.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Cinderella is kind, while her step sisters are mean.

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What is a T-Chart?

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A T-Chart is a graphic organizer that helps to compare and contrast two items by listing their similarities and differences.

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What is an example of a similarity between Bill and Jack?

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They both like pizza.

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What is an example of a difference between Tana and Lua?

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Tana loves the hike up, while Lua loves the trek back down.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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The purpose is to understand the relationships between items and to analyze their characteristics.

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What is an example of a graphic organizer for comparing and contrasting?

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A Venn Diagram.