Compare And Contrast
What tool can you use to compare and contrast
Venn Diagram
Name a compare from the statement below.
Florida and New York are both states of the United States of America. Florida, however is a southern state while New York is in the North. Florida has a tropical climate for most of the year while New York can get really cold during the winter.
They are both states of the U.S
Goldfish and a hamster are both animals. Both kinds of creatures need oxygen to live. What key word lets you know this is compare?
Both
Do people contrast things to tell how they are alike? Yes or No
No
What does it mean to compare?
To look for similarities among two or more elements or text.
Is this scenario comparing or contrasting: My two dogs are so alike. They both love going to the dog park wot play with all the other dogs. They also both love to do tricks to get treats. Lastly, my Boxer cuddles with me on my bed just as my Sharpei does.
Comparing
Most big dogs love water. However, when it comes to smaller dogs, they tend to be scared of water.
However
How are cellphones and computers similar?
Any answer close to these: They both can access the internet. You can play games on both. You can communicate with people.
What does it mean to contrast?
To look for differences between two elements or text.
Name the contrast.
Falcons and Hawks are both birds of prey. They live on most continents except for Antarctica. Falcons hunt during the day. Hawks hunt during the day. Falcons, however, are the fastest flying birds.
The contrast Falcon is the fastest flying bird.
A fish gets oxygen through water but a hamster breathes air. Hamsters live in cages, but goldfish live in bowls. Hamsters have fur, but goldfish have scales. What key words let you know this is contrast?
but
Anything similar to these answers: The both have 4 legs. They both are great pets. They both have a tail. They both cuddle with you. They both love to play. The both are loving. They both are fun.
What does the middle of the Venn Diagram tell you?
It tells you the similarities.
Is this statement a compare or Contrast?
Comets are made from ice, dust, and rocks. Asteroids are made of rock. Comets come from Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud in space. On the other hand, asteroids are found in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Contrast
You can get newspapers in two ways. You can buy one every day. If you do this, you have to visit a store or a newsstand. You buy it and take it home. On the other hand, you can subscribe to a newspaper. This way, the paper is delivered to your home every day. You do not have to go to the store. What key words lets you know this is contrast?
On the other hand
Name one way Snow is like rain.
They are both made of water.
Find the contrast in this statement:
Both cats and dogs are great household pets. Both love to cuddle with their owners. However, while cats make soft meows and purrs, dogs bark loudly.
Cats meow and purr and dogs bark.
Name the contrast.
Moths and butterflies are insects that travel by through flying. They can be found all around the world. Moths are nocturnal which means they sleep during the day and are active at night. Butterflies are active during the day.
Moths are nocturnal and butterflies are active during the day.
Hardcover books are usually big. They have tough, thick covers and spines. It is very hard to bend a hardcover book. Unlike hardcover books, paperback books are small and have thin covers. They are easy to bend. They also have thin spines and backs. What key word let's you know this is contrast?
Unlike
Name two similarities between bikes and cars.
Both have wheels. Both are ways of transportation.