1. Compare and Contrast

2. Objective
RL 7.7- Compare and Contrast a written story to its multimedia version. Analysis the effects of that media compared to the written story.

3. Definition:
Compare
What two or more things have in common- the similarities
Contrast
What two or more things don’t have in common- the differences

4. Purposes: It helps you to better comprehend what you read
It exercises your higher level thinking skills
It is a skill used in all content areas- science, social studies, unified arts
It helps in making judgments about the similarities and differences between items/people

5. similar, in common, alike, compare different, contrast, dissimilar
Compare Words:
similar, in common,
alike, compare
Contrast Words:
different, contrast,
dissimilar

6. Graphic Organizer Venn Diagram Similarities Difference #1
Differences #2

7. Boots are more flexible
Example
Snowboard
One Board
No help staying up
Boots are more flexible
Skis
Two Boards
Use Poles to stay up
Boots are rigid
Bindings
Snow Equipment
Can do Tricks

8. Venn Diagrams
Simple
Uses general words (called categories) to describe relationships
Not always detailed enough
Need a new chart to explain categories in greater detail so we can give evidence C: E:

9. Short Answer Format: Compare-Contrast Chart
Similarity or Difference?
Category
Selection/Item/
Character #1
Character #2
Similarity #1
 Claim:
 Evidence:
Reasoning:
 E: R:
Difference #1
  E:
YOU MUST READ THE QUESTION TO SEE WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR CHART!
Might need Similarity #1 and Similarity #2
Might need Difference #1 and Difference #2
Might need Similarity #1 and Difference #1

10. Example – What are two similarities between skis and snowboards?
Similarity or Difference?
Category
Selection/Item/
Character #1
Character #2
Similarity #1
Claim:
Evidence:
Reasoning
Similarity #2
 Claim:
 Evidence:
Bindings
Ski bindings keep you secure by stepping in
Snowboard bindings let you strap in
Boots
Uses rigid boots to help support ankles
Flexible boots to allow for body motion
This example has no quote as evidence since it was not from a book

11. Example – What are two differences between skis and snowboards?
Similarity or Difference?
Category
Selection/Item/
Character #1
Character #2
Difference
 Claim:
 Evidence:
Reasoning
Claim :
Evidence:
Pole
Skiing requires the use of pole
Snowboarding does not require a pole
Riding
Skiing – you ride forward and turn sideways
Snowboarding – you always ride sideways
This example has no quote as evidence since it was not from a book, so you have to go with the BEST possible DETAILED explanation.

12. How do I find a category? relationships groups patterns traits
Look for:
relationships
groups
patterns
traits
Try to be thoughtful – don’t give obvious or simple answers

13. Example: What is similar about the following items
Example: What is similar about the following items? An orange and a carrot
Too obvious/simple would be food. Turn to your neighbor and discuss other categories that they could share – try to be thoughtful and find categories that could be supported with evidence.
Possible answers: healthy foods, things that are orange, things that do not have a smooth surface, items that can be cut or chopped, ingredients used in cooking, foods high in beta carotene

14. Multiple Choice:
Make sure your answer MATCHES what is asked. Check the text to verify whether items are similarities or differences in characters or ideas

15. Summary
Turn and talk with a neighbor about 3 things your learned or relearned about Compare and contrast. Write it in the summary section.

16. Day 2 Compare and Contrast

17. Compare Contrast Practice

18. Get Ready!
On a piece of notebook paper make TWO compare/contrast charts.
ONE on the FRONT; A SECOND on the BACK
Leave the titles blank, just make the charts.

19. Cars!
Text Based Reading: Listen as a section of the movie Cars is read to you by your teacher. *You may want to take a few micro notes as we go along. Cars Movie Clip:

20. Your Task
Fill in your chart to help you answer the following question! *Remember to use: C-E-E-R in your chart.* According to the selections, what is one similarity and one difference between the text version and the movie version? Provide information from the selection to support your answer.

21. Fish Bowl Quickly get in a group of 8-10 students.
4-5 are the inner circle. Your job is to discuss the similarities between the Text vs Movie
The rest form an outer circle and LISTEN to their discussion take notes on your chart
Switch roles: This time the inner circle talks about the differences between the text vs. movie.

22. Individual Practice
Turn over your paper and draw your other chart if you have not done so already!

23. Compare and Contrast “Carrots vs Celery”
DO NOT EAT ANY Carrots or Celery
Each group will get an equal amount of
Carrots and Celery to observe
You may talk to each other about the similarities and differences of the two candies
You may NOT use the following categories in your discussions: color, shape, size, or both candy…those are too obvious!

24. Compare and Contrast Assessment!
After studying your veggies carefully answer the following question INDEPENDENTLY: How are _______ and ______ similar? How are they different? You must use your C &C chart to answer this question. You may NOT use the following categories: color, shape, size, or both veggies…those are too obvious!

25. Finished?
When you are finished with your Compare and Contrast chart. Turn it into your teacher.
Now you may enjoy your fair share amount of the veggie snack!
And you say we never have fun or hands on learning in ELA…Ha!