Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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What is a Venn Diagram used for?

Back

A graphic organizer for comparing and contrasting.

Front

How are poison ivy and poison oak similar?

Back

Both have berrylike fruit.

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What is the main purpose of comparing?

Back

To identify similarities between two or more items.

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What is the main purpose of contrasting?

Back

To identify differences between two or more items.

Front

Give an example of comparing.

Back

Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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Give an example of contrasting.

Back

Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.

Front

What is one key feature of a Venn Diagram?

Back

It shows overlapping circles to represent similarities and differences.

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What is a T-Chart used for?

Back

To list similarities on one side and differences on the other.