Summative: Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To explain how the two are alike or similar.

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What is a key way to contrast two things?

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To highlight the differences between them.

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What are some common ways to compare and contrast?

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Using Venn diagrams, charts, or written essays.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To analyze similarities and differences to gain a deeper understanding.

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What is an example of comparing two animals?

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Frogs and toads both catch food with long tongues, but frogs have moist skin while toads have drier skin.

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What is an example of contrasting two activities?

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Swimming is enjoyed by Janet, while Kylie prefers horseback riding.

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What does it mean to find similarities?

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To identify characteristics that are the same between two or more subjects.

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What does it mean to find differences?

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To identify characteristics that are not the same between two or more subjects.

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How can you compare two books?

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By discussing their themes, characters, and plots.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A visual tool used to show the similarities and differences between two or more items.