Compare and Contrast

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

• alike or similar
• different
• interesting

When you contrast two things, you explain how they are (a)  

• different
• the same
• pretty

The dog, like the cat, is a household pet. This is a way to compare. (a)  

• Yes!
• No!

Which words shows contrast ?

• same

• have in common

• differ

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

• No way!

• Sometimes...

• Only on Thursday.

• Yes it is!

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

• like

• but

• too

Fill in the blank: Miss. Goldring and Miss. M. are ________ because they are both teachers!

• similar

• different

• unlike

What is this graphic organizer called? (a)  

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

What is it used for?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9