Compare & Contrast

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships between different sets, highlighting similarities and differences.

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What does it mean to compare two items?

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To compare two items means to examine their similarities.

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What does it mean to contrast two items?

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To contrast two items means to examine their differences.

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What is the purpose of using a graphic organizer?

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A graphic organizer helps to visually represent information, making it easier to understand and analyze relationships between concepts.

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What is a key word that indicates contrast?

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'Although' is a key word that indicates contrast.

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What is a key word that indicates similarity?

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'Similarly' is a key word that indicates similarity.

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Provide an example of comparing two items.

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Comparing apples and oranges: Both are fruits, but they differ in taste and texture.

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Provide an example of contrasting two items.

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Contrasting cats and dogs: Cats are often independent, while dogs are usually more social.

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What does 'in the same way' indicate?

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'In the same way' indicates that two items share a similarity.

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What does 'in contrast to' indicate?

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'In contrast to' indicates that two items have differences.