compare and contrast

How are a dog and a cat similar?

• They both love to cuddle.

• They both can fly.

• They both have gills.

• They both can bark.

What is the purpose of comparing?

• To find out what is alike.

• To identify differences between items.

• To evaluate the quality of an item.

• To determine the price of an item.

What does it mean to compare things?

• To look at similarities.

• To look at differences.

• To ignore the characteristics.

• To analyze the outcomes.

Give an example of comparing.

• Finding that both a dog and a cat can be pets.

• Identifying the differences between a dog and a cat.

• Listing the characteristics of a dog.

• Describing the behavior of a cat.

What is one similarity between a teacher and a doctor?

• They both work with many people.

• They both work in an office setting.

• They both require a college degree.

• They both have flexible working hours.

What is a key difference between a teacher and a doctor?

• A teacher works with children at school, while a doctor sees patients at the hospital.

• A teacher conducts surgeries, while a doctor teaches classes.

• A teacher grades papers, while a doctor prescribes medication.

• A teacher works in a laboratory, while a doctor works in a classroom.

How can you compare two friends?

• By looking at what they both like to do.

• By analyzing their social media profiles.

• By measuring their heights and weights.

• By observing their fashion choices.

What is one way to contrast two animals?

• Look at their different colors.

• Observe their habitats.

• Look at their different sounds.

• Compare their sizes.

Give an example of contrasting.

• Noticing that a dog barks while a cat meows.

• Both a dog and a cat bark.

• A dog runs while a cat sleeps.

• A dog and a cat both meow.

How are Stella and Tim different?

• Their parents have different jobs.

• They live in different cities.

• They have different favorite colors.

• They attend different schools.