Compare and Contrast ELA Passages

When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?

• similarities and differences
• wrongs and rights
• truth and lies
• clues and facts

Which of the following transitions show a contrast in thoughts?

• In the same way
• Accordingly
• On the other hand
• Also

Read the following passage...
In the track of the hurricane much damage was done. Fences and stone walls were blown down, and the stalks of Indian corn were bent over and broken off near the ground. Hay in the fields was suddenly whisked up, and scattered over adjoining territory for a mile away, being lost. As the wind increased in force many large apple and other kinds of trees were torn up by the roots ; in some instances enclosing animals in such a manner that they could not get away by their efforts alone, though they were not injured.
A large portion of the roof of the church, and boards from tile roofs and sides of several other buildings were carried away. Several dwelling houses were shattered, and two or three buildings were entirely destroyed. In the space covered by the wind was a house, with a wing which was garrisoned. The whirlwind swept down upon the garrison with such violence that it was instantly demolished, three of its sides falling to the ground.
The first passage focuses more on the rain, whereas the second passage (a firsthand account) focuses on...

• The Wind
• The Water 
• The destruction 
• both a and c

Which sentence below compares and contrasts the seasons of fall and summer?

• Both seasons are dusty, rainy, and hot.
• Both seasons have some warm, rainy days and nighttime temperatures are cool enough to wear a jacket.
• Both seasons are cold and snowy.
• Both seasons have sunny days and the nights are freezing cold.

Which word means "to look closely at how things are
alike or different"?

• theme
• transitions
• contrast
• compare

To show differences; point out how things are different is to .

• compare
• summarize
• contrast
• desrcibe

Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?

• Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
• Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
• Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
• Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:

• comparing
• contrasting
• fact and opinion
• chronologocial order

What are we?
We are round in shape.
We are good to eat.
We grow on trees.
One likes cooler temperatures.
One likes hotter temperatures.
One is hard. One is soft.

• Grapes and plums
• Pecans and almonds
• Eggs and bananas
• Apples and oranges

Which of the following phrases is NOT a signal word for compare and contrast?

• However 
• Too
• Similar
• As a result