Miss Bushman introduces the concept of comparing and contrasting as a good reader behavior. She explains how to use a Venn diagram to identify similarities and differences. The video includes reading passages about the Sahara and Great Basin deserts, highlighting their unique and shared characteristics. By comparing and contrasting these deserts, students learn to better understand the topic and apply these skills to their reading.

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

• To find only similarities

• To find only differences

• To find both similarities and differences

• To summarize the text

What is a Venn diagram used for?

• To list only similarities

• To write a summary

• To show both similarities and differences

• To list only differences

Where is the Sahara Desert located?

• In the United States

• In Africa

• In Europe

• In Asia

What is the average temperature of the Sahara Desert?

• 96 degrees

• 86 degrees

• 66 degrees

• 76 degrees

How much rainfall does the Sahara Desert receive annually?

• Less than 5 inches

• 7 to 12 inches

• 20 inches

• 15 inches

Where is the Great Basin Desert located?

• In Africa

• In Asia

• In the United States

• In Europe

What type of desert is the Great Basin Desert?

• Rainforest

• Cold desert

• Hot desert

• Tropical desert

What is one similarity between the Sahara Desert and the Great Basin Desert?

• Both are located in Africa

• Both receive very little rainfall

• Both have the same temperature

• Both are hot deserts

What is one difference between the Sahara Desert and the Great Basin Desert?

• The Sahara has no rock formations, while the Great Basin does

• The Sahara is located in Africa, and the Great Basin is in the United States

• The Sahara receives more rainfall than the Great Basin

• The Sahara is a cold desert, and the Great Basin is a hot desert

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting two passages?

• To find only the differences

• To find only the similarities

• To rewrite the passages

• To better understand the topic