Compare and Contrast

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To examine the similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To examine the differences between two or more things.

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How are Bill and Jack alike?

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They both like pizza.

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What is the main difference between the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day?

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Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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What is a 'topic' in a story?

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The 'big idea' of the story or what it's mostly about.

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How are a teacher and a doctor alike?

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They work with many people.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Finding similarities between cats and dogs.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Identifying that cats are independent while dogs are loyal.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To understand the relationships and differences between subjects.

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What is a Venn diagram used for?

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To visually represent the similarities and differences between two or more items.