Compare and Contrast

Front

What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is alike and what is the same.

Front

What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

Front

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming. How is she different from her step sisters?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Front

What is a key word that indicates you are comparing two things?

Back

COMPARE.

Front

What is a key word that indicates you are contrasting two things?

Back

CONTRAST.

Front

Jim likes playing sports. How is he different from John who likes reading?

Back

Jim likes playing sports, while John likes reading books.

Front

If two things are the same, what do you do?

Back

You compare them.

Front

If two things are different, what do you do?

Back

You contrast them.

Front

What is an example of comparing?

Back

Saying that two bikes are the same color.

Front

What is an example of contrasting?

Back

Saying that one person likes sports and another does not.