Compare and Contrast

Front

What does it mean to compare things?

Back

To look at similarities.

Front

How were Kate and Jill's homes different?

Back

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

Front

Identify the clue word: Dogs and cats are animals, however, cats meow and dogs bark.

Back

however

Front

Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

Back

compare and contrast

Front

How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Front

What is the definition of 'compare'?

Back

To examine the similarities between two or more things.

Front

What is the definition of 'contrast'?

Back

To examine the differences between two or more things.

Front

What clue words might indicate a comparison?

Back

like, similar, both.

Front

What clue words might indicate a contrast?

Back

however, but, on the other hand.

Front

Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

A dog and a cat are both pets, but a dog barks while a cat meows.