Compare and Contrast

What is the first step in comparing and contrasting two things?

• Identify the main idea of the text

• Read the conclusion of the text

• Look for information that can be compared and contrasted

• Use a graphic organizer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you ask yourself to find similarities and differences?

• What is the genre of the text?

• What is the main argument of the text?

• Who is the author of the text?

• How are these two things similar? How are they different?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which tool is suggested to help compare and contrast information?

• A summary paragraph

• An argumentative essay

• A Venn diagram or chart

• A narrative story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the student notice about the author’s attitude in the Point section?

• It was negative

• It was neutral

• It was positive

• It was unclear

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What conclusion did the student share after comparing the two ideas?

• Students prefer unhealthy food

• Offering healthy choices can be difficult

• There is no difference in student preferences

• Healthy choices are always accepted by students

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3