Compare and Contrast Characters

Dan and Ann both like school. Dan loves reading, but Ann loves math. Which sentence shows how they contrast?

• Dan and Ann both like school.

• Dan loves reading, but Ann loves math.

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How do Fay and Kay contrast?

• They are both girls.

• They have on different colors.

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Josh has glasses. Chip does not. This shows how the boys ________.

• are similar

• contrast

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Meg likes science. Peg likes art. This shows how they _______.

• are similar

• contrast

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What does comparing and contrasting characters mean?

• Counting the number of words each character speaks.

• Identifying the author's favorite character.

• Analyzing the font style used for each character's dialogue.

• Analyzing the similarities and differences between characters.

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How can characters be compared and contrasted?

• By analyzing their favorite foods and hobbies

• By looking at their astrological signs and birthdates

• By examining their traits, motivations, actions, relationships, and impact on the plot.

• By comparing their physical appearance and clothing choices

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Why is it important to compare characters in a story?

• It's not important to compare characters

• Comparing characters adds complexity

• Understanding character traits is irrelevant

• Comparing characters helps understand their traits and relationships.

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Compare and Contrast Two of Your Favorite TV or Movie Characters.

Teacher Example: Both Harry Potter and Iron Man can fly, but only Harry has magic.

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Tanner and Jonathen are extremely competitive. When the bake sale came at school they made a little bet that each of them would sell the most goods. Jonathen started off early in the morning selling baked goods to students. Tanner did not get started until lunch time each day. The day before turning in the final money, Jonathen was up on Tanner by 50 dollars. Tanner became angry and poked holes in all of the rest of Jonathen's baked goods. Jonathen decided that he could not sell the rest of the goods considering that they had been tampered with. Tanner ended winning by 100 dollars. Jonethen never even bothered to tell on him.
If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?

• Tanner is a good sport, while Jonathen is not.

• Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.

• Tanner and Jonathen are both selfish

• Jonethen is popular and Tanner is not.

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When we compare and contrast while reading, we are looking for______________________.

• similarities and differences

• wrongs and rights

• truth and lies

• clues and facts

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