Compare and Contrast

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What does 'similar' mean?

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Very much the same as something.

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What does 'specific' mean?

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Exact; particular.

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What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?

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Similarities.

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What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

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Differences.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To explain how something is different from something else.

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What is the purpose of a Venn Diagram?

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To visually compare and contrast two or more items.

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What is a key feature of comparing?

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Identifying similarities between two or more items.

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What is a key feature of contrasting?

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Identifying differences between two or more items.

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What is an example of comparing?

Back

Saying that both cats and dogs are pets.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Saying that cats are independent while dogs are loyal.