Compare and Contrast

Hand soap and liquid soap both work __________________.

• on the other hand
  although

• too

• in the same way

• in contrast to

What does it mean to compare things?

• look at differences

• look at similarities

Some people love eating meat, ________________ many others are vegetarians.

• while

• unlike

• similarly

• in the same way

What would you compare and contrast to respond to the following essay prompt?

"Compare and contrast mammals and reptiles. Discuss their life cycles, habitats and bodies."

• mammals and reptiles

• humans and insects

• vertebrates

• deserts and rainforests

What do you use to help you compare and contrast?

• Venn Diagram

• Graph

• Poster

• Table of Contents

What does it mean to compare two or more objects?

• look for similarities

• unlike terms

• look for differences

• look for cause and effect relationships

When comparing, what words should you look for (select all that apply)

• in the same way

• likewise

• as well

• but

when contrasting, what words should you look for (select all that apply)

• but

• in contrast

• however

• likewise

Sometimes a writing prompt may not contain the words “compare and contrast.” However, it may still be asking you to analyze how things are similar and different. Read the following writing prompts. Which one is most likely asking you to compare and contrast?

• Would you rather meet Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King, Jr.? Why?

• Summarize the article about Abe Lincoln.

• MLK was a great man.

What does it mean to contrast two or more objects?

• look for similarities

• look for differences

• both

• neither