Compare and Contrast

When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?

• similarities and differences
• wrongs and rights
• truth and lies
• clues and facts

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

Which of the following transitions show a contrast in thoughts?

• In the same way
• Accordingly
• On the other hand
• Also

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CCSS.W.7.2C

Read the following passage...
In the track of the hurricane much damage was done. Fences and stone walls were blown down, and the stalks of Indian corn were bent over and broken off near the ground. Hay in the fields was suddenly whisked up, and scattered over adjoining territory for a mile away, being lost. As the wind increased in force many large apple and other kinds of trees were torn up by the roots ; in some instances enclosing animals in such a manner that they could not get away by their efforts alone, though they were not injured.
A large portion of the roof of the church, and boards from tile roofs and sides of several other buildings were carried away. Several dwelling houses were shattered, and two or three buildings were entirely destroyed. In the space covered by the wind was a house, with a wing which was garrisoned. The whirlwind swept down upon the garrison with such violence that it was instantly demolished, three of its sides falling to the ground.
The first passage focuses more on the rain, whereas the second passage (a firsthand account) focuses on...

• The Wind
• The Water 
• The destruction 
• both a and c

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Which sentence below compares and contrasts the seasons of fall and summer?

• Both seasons are dusty, rainy, and hot.
• Both seasons have some warm, rainy days and nighttime temperatures are cool enough to wear a jacket.
• Both seasons are cold and snowy.
• Both seasons have sunny days and the nights are freezing cold.

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CCSS.RI.3.8

Which word means "to look closely at how things are
alike or different"?

• theme
• transitions
• contrast
• compare

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?

• Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
• Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
• Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
• Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

Which of the following phrases is NOT a signal word for compare and contrast?

• However 
• Too
• Similar
• As a result

Tanner and Jonathen are extremely competitive. When the bake sale came at school they made a little bet that each of them would sell the most goods. Jonathen started off early in the morning selling baked goods to students. Tanner did not get started until lunch time each day. The day before turning in the final money, Jonathen was up on Tanner by 50 dollars. Tanner became angry and poked holes in all of the rest of Jonathen's baked goods. Jonathen decided that he could not sell the rest of the goods considering that they had been tampered with. Tanner ended winning by 100 dollars. Jonethen never even bothered to tell on him.
If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?

• Tanner is a good sport, while Jonathen is not.
• Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.
• Tanner and Jonathen are both selfish
• Jonethen is popular and Tanner is not.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones. In what ways do the two girls contrast?

• Kylie loved horseback riding and janet did not.
• Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.
• Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
• Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.9

The first thing we did at summer camp was take a swim test. Anyone who passed got to take the sailboats out on the lake whenever they wanted. After taking five years of swimming lessons, it should have been easy. 
However, the lake was ice cold, and when I dove into the water, I felt like my whole body turned into a freezer pop. 
I swam to the floating island and back, shivering the whole time. I was so cold I could hardly move my arms. When I finished, the coach said I wouldn’t be allowed to go sailing. “Safety first,” he said. 
Somehow, I had to convince the coach to let me try again. “Hold on,” I said. “Let me take the test again in five minutes.” 
The coach gave me a curious look, but said, “Okay.”
Immediately, I took off running. I ran along the shore of the lake, building up as much body heat as I could. Then, feeling warmed up, I ran back to the coach. 
“Ready,” I said. 
The coach smiled. 
After I easily passed the test the second time, the coach shook my hand. “Didn’t anybody tell you the lake was freezing cold?” he laughed.
How should the first paragraph be summarized?

• The narrator is a confident swimmer after taking five years of swimming lessons
• The narrator takes a swim test so he can go swimming with his friends afterward
• The narrator expects to pass a swim test that will allow him to go sailing
• The narrator arrives at summer camp and asks to take a sailboat out on the lake.