Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans

Open Ended

Tell me 3 things that are the SAME and 3 things that are DIFFERENT about this picture

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COMPARE means when things are the

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CONTRAST means when things are

Open Ended

Compare the pictures

Open Ended

Contrast the pictures

Multiple Choice

What is the comparing word in this sentences

Pumpkins and apples are both types of fruit.

• Pumpkins

• Apples

• Both

• Fruit

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What is the comparing word in this sentences

Rachel and Sarah have the same parents. 

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What is the comparing word in this sentences

Gerry's pants look similar to the ones I wore on Saturday. 

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What is the comparing phrase in this sentences

I like to paint as well as ride my ike. b

Multiple Choice

What is the contrasting word in this sentences

My dad is in town for the weekend, however he has to leave for work.

• Dad

• work

• town

• however

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What is the contrasting word in this sentences

I want it to rain on Saturday, but I also want to go to the park.

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What is the contrasting phrase in this sentences

I really like Bobby, on the other hand Rick is really cute.

Multiple Select

Why is a story comparison chart helpful?

• It's not

• Helps organize thoughts between stories

• Helps the reader understand the similarities and differences in multiple texts

Multiple Choice

What type of chart is this?

• T-Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Character Chart

• Story Comparison

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Why would I use a character chart? 

• To compare/contrast places in a story

• To compare/contrast things in a story

• To compare/contrast people in a story

• To compare/contrast events in a sto

Multiple Choice

Comparison questions can be used for fiction and nonfiction text.

• True

• False

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What does contrast mean?

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Compare means?

Poll

I understand what it means to compare and contrast?

• Yes

• Mehhh

• No