Compare and Contrast

U4W3 Compare and Contrast

Compare and contrast two things in an expository text.

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to compare?

• find similarities

• find differences

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to contrast?

• find similarities

• find differences

Think about the text "Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave"

Question on next slide: What are TWO animals you can find in the Mojave Desert?

Open Ended

What are TWO animals you can find in the Mojave Desert?

Reread pages 336-337 to compare and contrast Iguanas and Roadrunners

Multiple Select

If we created a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast an Iguana to a Roadrunner, which piece(s) of information would ONLY be under "Iguana"?

• Turns back to the sun

• Must warm up after a cool night

• Change to a dark color

• Raise body feathers

Multiple Select

If we created a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast an Iguana to a Roadrunner, which piece(s) of information would ONLY be under "Roadrunner"?

• Turns back to the sun

• Must warm up after a cool night

• Change to a dark color

• Raise body feathers

Multiple Select

If we created a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast an Iguana to a Roadrunner, which piece(s) of information would be in the middle "both" section?

• Turns back to the sun

• Must warm up after a cool night

• Change to a dark color

• Raise body feathers

Breakout Time:

In your breakout room, read the short passage about butterflies and bees. How are butterflies and bees the same? How are they different? Work with your group to come up with at least TWO differences and TWO similarities.

Work with your group to come up with at least TWO differences and TWO similarities for butterflies and bees.

Let's Share!

What similarities and differences did your group find about butterflies and bees?

Poll

How do you feel about your comparing and contrasting skills?

• I understand

• I still need some more practice

• I don't get it at all