Analogies & Word Relationships

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, highlighting similarities in their relationships.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a Part to Whole relationship in analogies?

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A Part to Whole relationship describes how a part is a component of a larger whole, such as 'tire : car' or 'leaf : tree'.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy: CONCLUSION : ESSAY?

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The relationship is that a conclusion is a component or part of an essay.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What type of relationship is represented by SUNSCREEN : SUNBURN?

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This represents a preventative relationship, where sunscreen is used to prevent sunburn.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a function relationship in analogies?

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A function relationship describes how one item serves a specific purpose or function for another, such as 'shovel : dig'.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Provide an example of a Part to Whole analogy.

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An example is 'page : book', where a page is a part of a book.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

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Analogies help in understanding complex concepts by relating them to familiar ideas, making learning easier.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy: tree : leaf?

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This is a Part to Whole relationship, where a leaf is a part of a tree.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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How can analogies enhance critical thinking skills?

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Analogies encourage students to make connections between different concepts, fostering deeper understanding and critical analysis.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy: vaccination : disease?

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This represents a preventative relationship, where vaccination is used to prevent disease.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D