Compare/Contrast
What does compare mean?
to show how two or more things are similar or alike
What does contrast mean?
Identify differences between people, ideas, situations, things, etc.
What is a double-bubble used for?
What is comparing and contrasting 2 things.
Does the word "alike" show comparing or contrasting?
comparing
Does "unlike" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
Name 3 things that cows and horses have in common.
Possible answers include: both
are mammals
have four legs and a tail
are vegetarians
Name 3 ways that dolphins and sharks are different
Where do you put the ways 2 things are alike?
The middle bubbles of the double-bubble map.
Does "on the other hand" suggest comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
Does "whereas" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
Comparing or Contrasting?
Even though middle and high school are both places of learning, they are also different. For example, the middle school building is smaller, so most students know each other. However, the high school is so big it is impossible to know all the students.
Contrasting
Comparing or contrasting: My two dogs are so alike. They both love going to the park, doing tricks for treats, and cuddling in bed.
Comparing
Where do you put the things you're contrasting?
On the outside bubbles on the double-bubble map.
Does "but" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
Does "resembles" show comparing or contrasting?
comparing
Identify three similarities and three differences between the Disney princesses Cinderella and Moana. You may not use the words in this question.
Similarities: smart, creative, relate to animals
Differences: where from, physical appearance, family relations
Identify three similarities and three differences between baseball and soccer.
Create a double-bubble map, with at least 6 circles (2 each), comparing action movies and scary movies.
Does "likewise" show comparing or contrasting?
comparing
Does "although" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
On the board, create a double bubble map, with at least 9 circles (3 each), for reptiles and mammals.
On the board, create a double bubble map, with at least 9 circles (3 each), for oceans and lakes.
Create a double-bubble map with at least 12 circles (4 each), comparing NYC and Tokyo.
Does "yet" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting
Does "while" show comparing or contrasting?
contrasting