Compare and Contrast Events

Which graphic organizer can be used for comparing and contrasting?

• Timeline

• Venn Diagram

• Flowchart

• T-Chart

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

• Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.

• Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

• Both holidays are in the summer.

Identify the key word that tells whether you are comparing or contrasting.

Unlike most vehicles, some older Volkswagens have their engine in the back.

• have

• engine

• vehicles

• unlike

Which of these key words can signal contrast?

• however

• but

• alike

• instead

• both

Which of these key words can signal comparison?

• although

• likewise

• too

• yet

• also

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

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• sequence

• description

Which of these words can signal a comparison?

• A) Similarly

• B) Conversely

• C) Despite

• D) Nevertheless

What is the purpose of a Venn Diagram in comparing and contrasting?

• A) To show only differences

• B) To show only similarities

• C) To show both similarities and differences

• D) To show chronological order