Compare and Contrast

1. Compare and Contrast Students will be able to compare and contrast two things using a graphic organizer to organize information.

2. But first… What is Schema? • Your schema is all your thoughts, ideas, and prior knowledge. • It grows and changes. • You use it to build new knowledge.

3. March 3, 2014 Compare/Contrast Compare -Show how things are alike. Contrast -Show how things are different.

4. Transition Words“Bridge” words that connect thoughts. COMPARE • Alike • As • Like • Same as • Similar to • Both CONTRAST • Although • But • Different • However • Though • Unlike

5. How to Compare/Contrast • Read the passage. • Organize info using graphic organizer. • Select at least 2 similarities and 2 differences. • Find details to support. • Use transitions.

6. Compare/Contrast Apples! 1. Label the Venn diagram (on the back): red apple, green apple, both. 2. Take a taste of the red apple. 3. Take a taste of the green apple. 4. Think about what the apples taste, feel, smell, and look like. What characteristics do they each have? 5. Write down 2 things the red and green apple have in common (compare). These ideas go in the middle of the Venn diagram. 6. Write down 2 things you think about ONLY the red apple. These ideas go on the “red apple” side of the Venn diagram. 7. Write down 2 things you think about ONLY the green apple. These ideas go on the “green apple” side of the Venn diagram. 8. Use these ideas to answer the prompt: “Explain 2 similarities and 2 differences between red and green apples.” 9.Make sure you use transition words to bridge/connect your thoughts

8. Whales and Sharks

9. Graphic Organizers T-chart

10. Graphic Organizers Whales Sharks Both Venn Diagram

11. Now use transition words to write the answer. **Extra credit if you write this in your composition book!