PPT-Compare and Contrast

Compare and contrast Finding similarities and differences Why Deepens understanding of Character Setting Plot Theme Genre Connects thinking Within texts Between texts The dentist ways to. . and. . Contrast. By Jennifer Adams. Platte Valley Elementary. 4. th. Grade . Compare.   When you . compare. 2 things you ask yourself, .     "How are these things alike?". Contrast. When you . What are the three main types of compare and contrast paragraphs?. Adapted from ReadWriteThink.org International Reading Association. Compare and Contrast. Compare and Contrast. Adapted from ReadWriteThink.org International Reading Association. Lesson. We Were There, Too. !. Unit 3, Lesson 15. Day # 1. Created by: M. Christoff,. Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools. Students will compare and contrast to understand relationships among ideas.. Clarifying similarities . and differences. Definition. To compare means to look for similarities.. To contrast means to look for differences.. The existence of one implies the existence of the other – . Compare and contrast. Finding similarities and differences. Why?. Deepens understanding of:. Character. Setting. Plot. Theme. Genre. Connects thinking . Within texts. Between texts. The dentist. ways to. How To Write a Compare & Contrast Essay. The purpose of a compare and contrast essay is to analyze the differences and/or the similarities of two distinct subjects. . Once you pick two subjects that can be compared and contrasted in a meaningful way, then you can begin to formulate your thesis and work out the organization of your paper. . English I. Copy the following list:. Comparison Words. likewise . just . comparable . related. like . equally . in like manner . akin . corresponds to. Contrast Words. but . however . in contrast . - Geography -. . NEW ENGLAND. MIDDLE. SOUTHERN. Geography. - Features that. make the region. unique. - Farthest north.. - Cooler Climate:. - Shorter growing. season.. - Helped prevent. Warm-up #1 10/13/14. How are apples and oranges the same? How are they different?. What are some reasons why you would compare apples and oranges?. You are trying to persuade a friend to eat an apple instead of an orange – what arguments could you use?. on . Fences. and . The Piano Lesson. b. y August Wilson. August Wilson is most celebrated for writing . The Pittsburgh Cycle. , a 10-play series that explores each decade of African-American experience in the 20. A step-by-step guide for organizing. a compare/contrast paper. Standards. What are we learning?. 5.RI.KID.3 . Explain the relationships and interactions among two or more individuals, events, and/or ideas in a text. Take notes accordingly. You don’t have to write down every word, but write down the highlights of . each slide.. PURPOSE: . To reveal similarities and/or differences between two subjects or things.. Everyday Choices. 280 or 101?. Sweet or Salty?. Walmart. or Target?. McDonald’s or Burger King?. Beyonce. or . Rihanna. ?. Morning person or Night person?. Mac or PC. Amercian. Space, Chinese Place (459). Options – use what works for you!. You may even have other ways of thinking!. Compare/Contrast – . Point-by-Point Method. Alternates arguments . about the two items . (FDR and Hughes) that . you are comparing and/or contrasting. .