Contrast and Compare Slides

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "similarly" and "in the other hand"?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

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What type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

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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. 

• Cause and Effect

• Problem solution

• Compare/Contrast

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When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

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Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.

• therefore, cause, effect, consequently

• similar, different, common, on the other hand

• possibility, struggle, hope, problem

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"Apples and oranges, while both fruits, differ significantly in taste, appearance, and nutritional content. Apples, with their shiny, smooth skin and various shades of reds and greens, offer a crisp and often sweet or tart flavor. In contrast, oranges, with their dimpled, thick rind, display a bright, vibrant orange hue and provide a juicy, tangy taste. Nutritionally, apples are rich in fiber and Vitamin C, whereas oranges boast higher Vitamin C content and a slightly higher natural sugar content. While both fruits offer health benefits, their distinct flavors, textures, and nutritional compositions showcase their unique qualities, making them appealing choices in different ways."

• Description

• Sequential/Chronological

• Cause-Effect

• Problem-Solution

• Compare-Contrast

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Dogs and cats are both great pets, but they are different in some ways. Dogs bark and love to play fetch, while cats meow and enjoy chasing toys. Dogs need to go outside for walks and love lots of attention, but cats use a litter box and are more independent. Both pets are fluffy and cuddly, but they have their unique ways of showing love and being part of our families.

• Description

• Sequential/Chronological

• Cause-Effect

• Problem-Solution

• Compare-Contrast

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There are two popular sports played at Ericson, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at Ericson. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Ericson. Which text structure is used?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

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The text structure of _______________ discusses similarities & differences between two or more subjects. 

• sequence

• compare & contrast 

• description 

• cause and effect

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This structure considers the SIMILARITIES and DIFFERENCES

• Description

• Compare & Contrast

• Sequence / Chronological

• Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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