Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast

Learning Target: I can ANALYZE (break down) texts so that I can compare and contrast by

1) Categorizing how they are the SAME and 2) Categorizing how they are DIFFERENT

How can you show this?

By creating a graphic organizer and defending your choices by supporting it with text evidence!

Why is this important? You tell me!

Turn and talk and then you tell me :)

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to compare?

• Find things that are different

• Find things that are the same

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to contrast?

• Find things that are different

• Find things that are the same

Let's review what you know!

What are some words associated with comparing and contrasting?

Practice time!

Let's work together to compare and contrast the two texts: Ancient Olympic Games vs. Modern Olympic Games! Let's split up!

Open Ended

What were the similarities in the text that you found when you compared?

Open Ended

What were the differences you found when you contrasted?

Multiple Choice

Let's review: What does it mean to compare?

• Find things that are the same

• Find things that are different

Multiple Choice

Let's review: What does it mean to contrast?

• Find things that are the same.

• Find things that are different.

Now, it's your turn! Check out your choices!

Have fun - remember, code the text by finding either similarities or differences. Then, jigsaw with your partner to create your diagram! Make sure to defend your choices!

Finish fast? You can write on the outside of your diagram any CONNECTIONS, QUESTIONS, INFORMATION LEARNED, and/or THOUGHTS that you have about your topics!

Hey, that's a great way to extend your learning and drive you to do a little research!

What are my choices?

Grizzly Bears vs. Polar Bears

Koalas vs. Opossums

LeBron James vs. Peyton Manning

The Eiffel Tower vs. The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Lemons vs. Grapefruits

The Venus Flytrap vs. The Pitcher Plant

Carlsbad Caverns vs. Mammoth Cave