1. Venn Diagram Topic Similarities Examining Similarities and Differences

2. Venn Diagram What is it? Both SoftballBaseball A Venn diagram shows the similarities and differences between two subjects.

3. Venn Diagram When is it useful? Use a Venn diagram to … explore similarities and differences between characters, events, or ideas take notes as you read for information prepare to write an essay, a story, or a report

4. Venn Diagram How do I make one? SoftballBaseball 1. Draw two overlapping circles, and label each one with the names of the two topics you are exploring.

5. Venn Diagram How do I make one? Both SoftballBaseball sports popular use a bat and a ball 2. List the ways the two topics are alike in the center oval.

6. Venn Diagram How do I make one? Both 3. In the areas to the left and right of the center oval, list differences point-by-point. SoftballBaseball ten players 12-inch ball bats can be wood, metal, plastic, or fiberglass batters cannot bunt, or steal bases popular sports use a bat and a ball nine players 9 to 9 ¼- inch ball bats made of wood batters can bunt and steal bases