Compare and Contrast

to explain how something is similar to something else

• contrast

• compare

• similar

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CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.RI.3.9

a type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things

• T Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Pie Chart

What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?

• similiarities

• differences

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.7

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?

• Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
• Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
• Both holidays are in the summer.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.9

Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?

• They are eating with a spoon.
• It is hot outside.
• I like to eat ice cream.
• They are eating ice cream.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?

• They both have short legs and powerful tails.
• They both eat eggs.
• They are both green.
• They both have hairy skin.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean to contrast?

• To tell what is alike and what is the same.
• To tell what is different.
• To tell what is the same.
• To tell what is alike and what is different.

What does it mean to compare things?

• look at differences
• look at similarities

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CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.RI.3.9