Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare two things?

Back

To explain how the two are alike or similar.

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What does it mean to contrast two things?

Back

To explain how they are different.

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What is a Venn Diagram?

Back

A graphic organizer that shows how two things are alike and different.

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What is something that is the same between two things?

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A similarity.

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What is something that is different between two things?

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A difference.

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When comparing, what are you looking for?

Back

Similarities.

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When contrasting, what are you looking for?

Back

Differences.

Front

Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

Both a cat and a dog can be pets.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

Back

A cat is usually independent, while a dog is often more social.

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What do we call the middle part of a Venn Diagram?

Back

The area where the two circles overlap, showing similarities.