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To COMPARE is to tell how things are ALIKE. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
To CONTRAST is to tell how things are DIFFERENT. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Today, we’re going to compare and contrast students in your classroom using a Venn Diagram. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Compare & Contrast Activity: Interview two students in your classroom and compare and contrast them using a Venn Diagram. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Interview Questions: (Student One) What school do you attend for 3rd grade? What instrument do you play? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite subject? What 3 activities do you like to do for fun? What pets do you have? How many siblings do you have? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Interview Questions: (Student Two) What school do you attend for 3rd grade? What instrument do you play? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite subject? What 3 activities do you like to do for fun? What pets do you have? How many siblings do you have? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
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Sometimes, as readers we are asked to compare & contrast things that we’ve read. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Here’s a few tips for helping you to compare & contrast things. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
To contrast, look for words that signal a difference such as ……. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
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Ask yourself what’s being compared. Look for people, places, objects, and events that are being compared and contrasted. Ask yourself what’s being compared. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Now, let’s use what we’ve learned to help us compare and contrast . Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
Compare & Contrast Activity: Read the passage and complete a Venn Diagram. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
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Let’s try one more. Read the passage and complete a Venn Diagram. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
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Directions: Read the passages and answer the questions that follow. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott
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