Compare and Contrast

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Comparing and contrasting while reading involves looking for:

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similarities and differences

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Tana and Lua enjoyed hiking, swimming in waterfalls, and eating fresh fruit. Tana preferred biking and the hike up, while Lua liked walking her dog and the trek down.

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Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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Bill and Jack both like pizza. Bill prefers pepperoni, while Jack likes cheese.

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They both like pizza.

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Tanner and Jonathen are competitive bakers. Jonathen sold goods early, while Tanner started at lunch. Jonathen was ahead by $50, but Tanner sabotaged his goods. Tanner won by $100. How do they contrast?

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Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.

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Janet and Kylie were best friends. Janet loved swimming and vacationing in tropics, while Kylie preferred horseback riding and arctic zones.

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Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.

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Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming; her step sisters are mean and cruel. Difference?

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Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

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Comparing things involves:

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looking at similarities.

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Graphic organizer for compare & contrast?

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Venn Diagram

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Comparison of flavors in ice cream: strawberry vs chocolate.

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chocolate and strawberry ice cream

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Crocodiles and alligators share characteristics: covered in scales, have backbones, short legs, and powerful tails. They hatch from eggs.

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They both have short legs and powerful tails.