Compare and contrast

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more things have in common.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another.

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What do we use to compare and contrast?

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We use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Comparing apples and oranges by looking at their colors and shapes.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog by looking at their sounds and behaviors.

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What is a Venn Diagram?

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A Venn Diagram is a visual tool that shows the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What is the key word for things that are the same?

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The key word is 'same'.

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What is the key word for things that are not the same?

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The key word is 'different'.