Compare and Contrast Assessment

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to highlight the differences between two or more things.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Comparing apples and oranges by looking at their colors, sizes, and tastes.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Contrasting a cat and a dog by discussing their behaviors and characteristics.

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What does 'different' mean?

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Different means not the same as another thing; unlike.

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What does 'similar' mean?

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Similar means very much the same as something.

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What is the purpose of a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is used to visually represent the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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How can you identify similarities in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, ideas, or characteristics that are shared between the subjects.