Compare and Contrast

what is one difference between the two in this picture?

• One is red and one is orange.

• One is good and one is not.

• One is big and one is small.

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.

 How are a crocodile and alligator alike?

• Crocodiles and alligators are alike in many ways.

• They both eat eggs.

• Alligators are stronger than crocodiles.

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.

How are a teacher and doctor alike?

• They work with children.

• They work in hospitals.

• They work with many people.

I have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?

• They both chew on things.

• They both love to cuddle.

• They both sleep a lot.

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

• Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

• Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.

• Both Kate and Jill have homes.

Cinderella is kind and sweet, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

• They both want to marry the prince.

• The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.

• Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Which is an example of comparing characters?

• To show how the characters are different.

• To show how the characters are the same.

• To tell why the characters have a problem.

Which is an example of contrast characters?

• To show how the characters are different.

• To show how the characters are the same.

• To tell why the characters have a problem.

My best friend and I both like science. We are _____________ in that way.

• different

• alike

• unlike