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What does compare and contrast mean? What did we talk about in class?
ReplyDeleteIt means to list the similarities and the differences.
You need to think of what each is, what it does or how it is used. Then draw your conclusions of how they are alike and different. In your answer you will have synthesized the information and pulled it together to demonstrate this.
Write sentences that contain words such as BOTH, ALIKE, DIFFERENT
I had always done it that was as well. I guess because when you define and describe, you are telling the similarities and differences, but it's easier to see them if they are listed rather than in two different definitions. Here is the best example I could think of...
ReplyDeleteApples and oranges...
Similarities...
Both items are fruit
Both are the same size
Differences...
Oranges are orange
There are different colored apples.
They have different shapes.
Audrie, this is a sign of a great teacher in the making! You've provided a wonderful example.
ReplyDeleteIn keeping with this example one could say:
You can make juice from both of these fruits. However, a difference is that you can not make pie from both of them.
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ReplyDeleteUntil class last week, I had trouble with compare and contrast, so I'm glad the example worked. :)
that was a good comparison and contrast example, that helped me out on the test as well.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about how we just typically write the definition when comparing and contrasting but they are correct above that we need to state in the sentence why they are ALIKE and DIFFERENT. Another good suggestion would be to make a Venn diagram and write out the similarities and differences. After you fill in the Venn diagram then make sentences from them. I hope that this helped a little.
ReplyDeleteExcellent suggestion, Kristina! Listing what is alike and what is different in graphic form, like a VENN diagram helps you organize your thoughts. You can then synthesize the information much more clearly. Once you write the sentences you may have to rework them a bit but you should still have a comprehensive view comparing how the two items are alike and different.
ReplyDeleteWhere in real life might you actually use this skill outside of a classroom setting????