Compare and Contrast (Nonfiction)

to explain how something is similar to something else

• contrast

• compare

• similar

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

not the same as another thing; unlike

• different

• contrast

• specific

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

• similiarities

• differences

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CCSS.RI.2.9

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

• similiarities

• differences

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RL.2.9

Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. Name something the same about the two animals.

• They only live in the water.
• They can both live on land or water.
• They both have long back legs.
• They both make great pets.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.  What two things are being compared and contrasted?

• chocolate and strawberry ice cream
• vanilla and chocolate ice cream
• pizza and chips
• soda and water

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The key word same…

• Contrast
• Compare

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The key word different is…

• Contrast
• Compare

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

_{What is one thing that is the same in the pictures?}

• They are both yellow

• They are purple

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Passage 1

Cheetahs are large cats mostly found in Africa. They are the world's fastest land animal. Cheetahs' outstanding eyesight helps them hunt for animals to eat during the day. Their golden fur with black spots helps them to blend in with their surroundings. This makes it difficult for animals to see them as they hide in grassy and bushy areas. Their sudden, fast movements help them quickly catch an animal to eat. They hunt for animals such as gazelles, antelope, and rabbits.

Passage 2

The cheetah is a mammal made for speed. Cheetahs have slim, lean bodies, with long, thin legs and a long tail. These features help them to be the fastest mammal in the world. They can run up to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. Male cheetahs travel in small groups, while the female cheetahs stay by themselves, or with their cubs. Cubs usually remain with their mothers for around two years.

In what way are these two passages similar?

• Both passages give details on what cheetahs eat.

• Both passages state that the cheetah is the fastest animal on land

• Both passages explain why cheetahs are great hunters.

• Both passages provide details on cheetahs' surroundings.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL. 6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7