Comparing and Contrasting Concepts

Miss Carter teaches students how to compare and contrast by using oranges and bananas as examples. She explains the use of a Venn diagram to organize similarities and differences. The lesson includes practical examples of comparing and contrasting various items, such as animals and places, and concludes with a review of key concepts.

What does it mean to compare two things?

• To describe them

• To organize them

• To find their similarities

• To find their differences

Which of the following is a similarity between oranges and bananas?

• Both are yellow

• Both are round

• Both are fruits

• Both have seeds you can't eat

What does it mean to contrast two things?

• To find their differences

• To find their similarities

• To describe them

• To organize them

Which of the following is a difference between oranges and bananas?

• Oranges are round, bananas are long

• Both have seeds you can't eat

• Both are fruits

• Both are yellow

What is a Venn diagram used for?

• To find differences

• To describe objects

• To find similarities

• To organize thoughts

In a Venn diagram, where do you place the similarities?

• On the right side

• On the left side

• In the middle

• Outside the circles

Which of the following can be compared and contrasted?

• People

• Objects

• Animals

• All of the above

What is an example of comparing and contrasting animals?

• A cat purrs, a dog barks

• Both are fruits

• Both have seeds you can't eat

• Both are yellow

What does 'compare' mean?

• To describe objects

• To organize thoughts

• To find differences

• To find similarities

What tool can you use to organize your thoughts when comparing and contrasting?

• A Venn diagram

• A chart

• A table

• A list