Comparing and Contrasting Concepts

This video by Clarendon Learning introduces the concept of comparing and contrasting. It explains how to identify similarities and differences between objects, such as apples and oranges, and extends the concept to stories and characters. The video includes practical examples and exercises to help viewers understand and apply comparing and contrasting in various contexts.

What is the main topic of this video?

• Comparing and contrasting

• History lessons

• Science experiments

• Mathematics tutorials

Which of the following is an example of comparing?

• Describing a building as taller than a house

• Identifying both an apple and an orange as fruits

• Noticing an apple is red and an orange is orange

• Saying a soccer ball is kicked while a basketball is bounced

What is a common feature of both an apple and an orange?

• They are both blue

• They are both round

• They are both sour

• They are both vegetables

What is the expression 'comparing apples and oranges' used to illustrate?

• Two things that are very different

• Two things that are very similar

• Two things that are identical

• Two things that are the same color

What is a common feature of both a basketball and a soccer ball?

• They are both round

• They are both used in water sports

• They are both square

• They are both made of metal

In the story of Noah and Ava, what is one thing they both enjoy?

• Playing video games

• Working

• Cooking

• Swimming

What is one difference between Noah and Ava?

• Ava is taller than Noah

• Ava is faster than Noah

• Noah wants to be a doctor

• Noah is faster than Ava

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in stories?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story longer

• To identify similarities and differences

• To find the best character

What challenge does the video present to the viewer?

• To memorize the video script

• To draw a picture of a basketball

• To write a story about Noah and Ava

• To find two things that cannot be compared or contrasted

Which of the following is NOT a way to compare and contrast?

• Finding similarities

• Finding differences

• Analyzing features

• Ignoring details