Similarities and Differences

He's so different from his brother; they're almost nothing ________.

• like

• similar

• alike

• in common

A lion is a carnivore. _______, a cow is a herbivore.

• In contrast

• Also

• Similarly

Fatima drive to college by car, ___________Hessa takes the bus.

• whereas,

• However

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

• similarities and differences

• wrongs and rights

• truth and lies

• clues and facts

Which graphic organizer can be used for compare and contrast?

• Timeline

• Venn Diagram

• Flowchart

• T-Chart

Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors.
What is different about Stella and Tim?

• Their parents have different jobs.

• They both live by water.

• Stella likes Tim.

• Tim likes Stella.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.  What two things are being compared and contrasted?

• chocolate and strawberry ice cream

• vanilla and chocolate ice cream

• pizza and chips

• soda and water

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction to show contrast?

• She is tall, and she plays basketball.

• He likes apples, but he is allergic to them.

• They went to the park, so they had fun.

• She studied hard, for she wanted to pass.

What is the main purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a process

• To show similarities and differences

• To argue a point

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'similarly' to show a similarity.

• She loves reading books. Similarly, she hates watching movies.

• He enjoys hiking. Similarly, his brother prefers swimming.

• They both enjoy painting. Similarly, they dislike drawing.

• She is a great cook. Similarly, she often burns her meals.