1. Comparing and Contrasting
Similarities and Differences

2. How do I find Likenesses and Differences?
Think about the ways two or more things are alike
Think about the ways two or more things are different.
We can compare and contrast people, places, and things.

3. Highlight Clue Words that Signal Compare and Contrast
Examples
Compare
Both
Same
Alike
Like
Similar
Contrast
Unlike
Differ/different
However
Instead
On the other hand
Whereas

4. Build on What You Have Learned
Ask yourself…
“How are they alike? How are they different?”
“In what ways are they compared? In what ways are they contrasted?”
Look for metaphors and similes, which are comparisons