Compare and Contrast Details

Which of the following is a comparison?

• The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. 

• In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

• Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following contrasts the Cinderellas?

• Despite other's put-downs and teasing, both Grimm's Cinderella and Rhodopis ignore their bullies and show kindness to others

• Grimm's Cinderella and Jouanah experience the death of their mother.  The spirit of their mothers intervene to ensure their daughters meet the prince.

• While Domitila clearly shows a natural talent for cooking, Grimm's Cinderella shows no talent to make anything

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

• Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things 

• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet

• Listed above are transition words for comparing two things

• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

This text feature tells how things are alike and different

• descriptive

• sequence

• cause & effect

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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This text feature compares different things

• descriptive

• sequence

• cause & effect

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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This text feature compares how things are different

• descriptive

• sequence

• cause & effect

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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Which of the following sentences uses a comparison?

• A) The sun was a blazing fire in the sky.

• B) The sun shone brightly, unlike the moon.

• C) The sun and the moon both provide light.

• D) The sun is larger than the moon.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the sentence that contrasts two ideas.

• A) Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

• B) Cats are independent, whereas dogs are loyal.

• C) Cats and dogs both have fur.

• D) Cats and dogs need regular feeding.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which transition word indicates a contrast?

• A) Similarly

• B) Likewise

• C) However

• D) Also

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5