Comparing-and-Contrasting

Comparing and Contrasting is the process of explaining how two things are alike or how they are different.

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Comparing and Contrasting

Venn Diagrams are also used when comparing two or more topics

The weave chart is a great way to help students visualize similarities or differences

Chart

Weave Chart

Venn Diagram

Comparing and contrasting provides students with the ability to look closer at detailed information. They are capable of finding similarities and differences much easier.

Provides the ability to sort large amounts of information. Comparing and contrasting is a very successful writing strategy.

"ReadWriteThink: Student Materials: Comparison and Contrast Guide." ReadWriteThink: Student Materials: Comparison and Contrast Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 June 2015.