Compare and Contrast

When you compare one thing to another, you explain how the two are

• different
• mysterious
• alike or similar
• interesting

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CCSS.RI.1.9

When you contrast two things, you explain how they are

• different
• perfect
• the same
• pretty

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CCSS.RI.1.9

The dog, like the cat, is a household pet. This statement is a comparison.

• No!
• Yes!

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CCSS.RI.1.3

All of these words are ways to express contrast except

• unlike
• have in common
• differ
• however

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

A comparsion and contrast can be used in the same sentence!

• True!
• False!

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Is compare and contrast the same thing as similarities and differences?

• No way!
• Sometimes...
• Only on Thursday.
• Yes it is!

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Fill in the blank: The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger, ______, a tiger is much larger. 

• and
• like
• however
• too

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Boileau and Miss. D. are ________ because they are both teachers!

• similar
• different
• unlike
• however

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is this graphic organizer called?

• An organizer 
• A chart
• 2 circles
• Venn Diagram

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

What is it used for?

• Comparing and contrasting
• Similarities and differences
• Organize information from two things
• All the above

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CCSS.RI.1.9