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

Compare andContrast

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

Objective

Definition:

CompareWhat two or more things have in common- the similarities

ContrastWhat two or more things don’t have in common- the differences

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

Compare Words: similar, in common, alike, compare

Contrast Words: different, contrast, dissimilar

Graphic OrganizerVenn Diagram

Difference #1 Differences #2Sim

ilaritie

s

Example

Snowboard

One Board

No help staying up

Boots are more flexible

Skis

Two Boards

Use Poles to stay up

Boots are rigid

BindingsSnow

EquipmentCan do Tricks

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:

Venn Diagrams

Short Answer Format: Compare-Contrast Chart

Similarity or Difference?

Category Selection/Item/Character #1

Selection/Item/Character #2

Similarity #1

 Claim:  Evidence:Reasoning:

 E:R:

Difference #1

 Claim:   E:R:

  E:R:

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

Example – What are two similarities between skis and snowboards?

Similarity or Difference?

Category Selection/Item/Character #1

Selection/Item/Character #2

Similarity #1 Claim: Evidence:Reasoning

Evidence:Reasoning

Similarity #2  Claim:  Evidence:Reasoning

 Evidence:Reasoning

Ski bindings keep you secure by stepping in

Uses rigid boots to help support ankles

Bindings

Boots

Snowboard bindings let you strap in

Flexible boots to allow for body motion

This example has no quote as evidence since it was not from a book

Example – What are two differences between skis and snowboards?Similarity or Difference?

Category Selection/Item/Character #1

Selection/Item/Character #2

Difference  Claim:  Evidence:Reasoning

 Evidence:Reasoning

Difference Claim : Evidence:Reasoning

 Evidence:Reasoning

Skiing requires the use of pole

Skiing – you ride forward and turn sideways

Pole

Riding

Snowboarding does not require a pole

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.

Look for: relationships groups patterns traits

Try to be thoughtful – don’t give obvious or simple answers

How do I find a category?

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.

Example: What is similar about the following items?An orange and a carrot

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

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

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

Summary

Day 2 Compare and Contrast

Compare Contrast Practice

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.

Get Ready!

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:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4-7Kvhbthg

Cars!

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.

Your Task

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.

Fish Bowl

Individual PracticeTurn over your paper and draw your other chart

if you have not done so already!

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!

Compare and Contrast “Carrots vs Celery”

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!

Compare and Contrast Assessment!

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!

Finished?