Compare and Contrast Writing

What is the clue word in this sentence for compare and contrast?Frogs and toads are alike in many ways.

• many

• alike

• frogs

• toads

What does it mean to contrast?

• To tell what is alike and what is the same.

• To tell what is different.

• To tell what is the same.

• To tell what is alike and what is different.

What does it mean to compare things?

• look at differences

• look at similarities

The key word different is

• compare

• contrast

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• cause & effect

you should, ________.

• choose one difference between the items that is most important

• pick which item is better

• revise your essay using a flow chart

• pre-write for your essay using a Venn diagram

Which graphic organizer can be used for compare and contrast?

• Timeline

• Venn Diagram

• Flowchart

• T-Chart

What does it mean to contrast?

• To tell what is alike and what is the same.

• To tell what is different.

• To tell what is the same.

• To tell what is alike and what is different.

The key word same…

• Contrast

• Compare