compare and contrast

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Crocodiles and Alligators share characteristics: covered in scales, have backbones, short legs, and powerful tails. Baby crocodiles and alligators hatch from eggs.

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They both have short legs and powerful tails.

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Comparing things means:

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look at similarities

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Contrast means:

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To tell what is different.

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Stella was born in Poland; her parents are teachers. Tim was born in Mexico; his parents are doctors. What is different about them?

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Their parents have different jobs.

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Situations for comparison: voting for class president, writing an essay on 1980s vs 1880s, or analyzing differences in Harry Potter books.

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All of the above

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Differences in friends' homes:

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Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

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Pets: dog Spot & cat Stripes. Similarity?

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Both love to cuddle.

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A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at school, while the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are they alike?

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They work with many people.

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Fourth of July vs. Veteran's Day: Differences?

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Fourth of July celebrates independence; Veteran's Day honors veterans.

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I have a dog, Spot, and a cat, Stripes. Spot chews his bone, while Stripes sleeps. How are they similar?

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They both love to cuddle.