Text Structures

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How are my pets similar? 

Back

They both love to cuddle.

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How are a teacher and doctor alike?

Back

They work with many people.

Front

same

Back

Compare

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different

Back

Contrast

Front

Differences and similarities of two or more things are discussed

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. What do they have in common?

Back

They are eating ice cream.

Front

What does it mean to compare/contrast?

Back

to tell what is alike and what is different.

Front

How are alligators and crocodiles alike?

Back

They both have short legs and powerful tails.

Front

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
Which is the best summary for this paragraph?

Back

Crocodiles and alligators are alike in many ways.

Front

What is the cause of a student raising their hand in class?

Back

They want to speak