Understanding Compare and Contrast

What does the Latin prefix 'com' in 'compare' mean?

• Against

• Together

• Different

• Opposite

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contrasting?

• Highlighting similarities

• Showing differences

• Indicating opposites

• Using 'contra' as a prefix

What is the purpose of the middle area in a Venn diagram?

• To list differences

• To show similarities

• To draw pictures

• To write questions

Which signal word is commonly used to indicate a comparison?

• However

• Although

• Similarly

• Instead of

How can comparing and contrasting help when reading?

• It makes the text longer

• It changes the story

• It highlights details and organizes information

• It confuses the reader

What type of pet is Stripes in Zeke's example?

• Cat

• Bird

• Dog

• Fish

Which signal word indicates a contrast in Zeke's writing?

• As well as

• Similarly

• Both

• Instead of

What does Freckles enjoy doing that Stripes does not?

• Playing with yarn

• Fetching sticks

• Sleeping

• Eating

What is one similarity between Stripes and Freckles?

• They both have pointy ears

• They both fetch sticks

• They both enjoy playing outside

• They both wear a blue collar

What tool can be used to organize ideas when comparing and contrasting?

• A bar graph

• A timeline

• A Venn diagram

• A pie chart