Compare & Contrast

Compare & Contrast

Introduction

Multiple Select

What does it mean to compare two or more objects?

• look for similarities

• look for differences

• both

• neither

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to contrast two or more objects?

• look for similarities

• look for differences

• both

• neither

Let's practice comparing two types of dogs

How are the Saint Bernard and the Cockapoo similar?

• do not bark a lot

• friendly

• intelligent

Let's practice contrasting two types of dogs

How are the Saint Bernard and the Cockapoo different?

• The Saint Bernard is a large dog, but the Cockapoo is a small dog

• The Saint Bernard sheds a lot, but the Cockapoo does not

Now let's practice identifying words to help us compare and contrast

Multiple Choice

_{What is one difference between the two objects in this picture?}

• one is red and one is orange

• they are both fruits

Multiple Choice

Identify the key word: One similarity between dogs and cats is that they both have fur.

• have

• fur

• similarity

• cats

Multiple Choice

The key word different is used to…

• Compare

• Contrast

Multiple Choice

The key word same is used to…

• Compare

• Contrast

Multiple Choice

Are these two things similar or different:

Cats and dogs both have four paws.

• similar

• different

Multiple Select

When contrasting, what words can you use?

• but

• in contrast

• however

• likewise

Multiple Select

When comparing, what words can you use?

• both

• alike

• similar

• but