Flocabulary Compare Contrast

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

Using _______ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting.

• nouns

• transition words

• punctuation

• prepositions

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?

• On the other hand

• Similarly

• While

• In contrast

Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?

• Similarly

• In conclusion

• On the other hand

• Nonetheless

The apple and the orange are _____________. One is sweet, the other is sour.

• although

• dissimilar

• both

• but

Some people like to exercise indoors, _______________ others prefer to exercise outdoors.

• similarly

• whereas

• alike

• both

Compare is to explain how something is similar to something else.

• True

• False

What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?

• KWL Chart

• Brainstorming Web

• Venn Diagram

• T-Chart

On the other hand

• compare

• contrast

I like doing my homework on Friday __________________ my desk mate who generally does on Sunday evening.

• while

• like

• although

• in contrast to