Similarities and Differences Power Point

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Identifying

Similarities & Differences


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4Highly effective forms

to identify similarities anddifferences


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Comparing The identification of important

characteristics is the key to effectivecomparison.

It is these characteristics that arethen used as the basis to identify

similarities and differences.-Marzano,2001

Forexample,

Comparethe basictypes andpatternsofweather.


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Comparing Two Stories (Second Grade Example)


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Comparing Two Concepts (Third Grade Example)


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Comparing: Predictions and Outcomes(First Grade Example)


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Comparing: Cause/Effect (Second Grade Example)


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Classifying

The process of groupingthings that are alike into

categories on the basis oftheir characteristics.

It is critical to identify therules that govern class or

category membership.-Marzano,2001

For example,

Simple

Machines

any device that only

requires the application ofa single force to work

ComplexMachines

any machine made up of twoor more simple machines

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TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture.


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Classifying: Characteristics (Kindergarten Example)


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Classifying: Phonics Web (Kindergarten Example)


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Classifying: Math Shapes (Kindergarten Example)


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Classifying: Word Sorts


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Classifying: Types of Sentences (Second Grade Example)


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Classifying: Indians (Second Grade Example)


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Classifying: Important Facts and Interesting Facts(Second Grade Example)


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Classifying: Telling Time (Third Grade Example)


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Classifying: Word Sort (Third Grade Example)


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Classifying: Pilgrim Facts (Third Grade Example)


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Creating Metaphors

The two items in a metaphorare connected by an abstract or

nonliteral relationship.

-Marzano,2001

Forexample,

Snow is ablanket.


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MetaphorsTwo elements that

have different literaldefinitions, but share a

common relationship.


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Shapes

Rectangle

SquareTriangle

like like

like like

pizza door

crackerroof

Metaphors(read from center out)

Circle


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Other Strategies

Have students follow the steps below to build theirunderstanding of metaphors/similes.

1. Listen or look for the words like or as as cluesto a possible simile.

2. Identify the two things being compared.

3. Think about the two things being compared.

4. Form a mental image of the comparison.

5. Identify what the speaker or writer is trying to

communicate.


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A Strategy

for teachingMetaphors

Pictures


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Ducks In A Row


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Recognizing similes will help studentsbetter understand what they hear or read.

They are able to form a mental image ofthe comparison and therefore increasetheir understanding. Using similes whenthey speak or write can improve their

communication as well.

Moves like asnail.

Quiet as a mouse.


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Creating Analogies

Analogies help us to see how seeminglydissimilar things are similar.

Examples,

Shoe is to foot as tire

is to wheel

Followers are to a

leader as planets are

to a sun

Shells were toancient cultures as

dollar bills are to

modern culture

Retrieved from :

http://www.epcc.edu/faculty/joeo/sa_analogy.htm

They increase our understandingof new information.

-Marzano,2001


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Graphic Organizers for Analogies

Is to

Is to

Relationship

Analogy Formula:

_____ : _____ :: _____ : _____


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Activities to use with K-3 students:

-write an analogy that compares the color of objects.

-write an analogy that compares the way animalsmove.

-write an analogy that compares times of day.

-write an analogy that compares numbers.

-write an analogy that compares famous Americans.


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: :: : __________

Benjamin Franklin is to inventions as GeorgeWashington Carver is to __________________.

Asia : ___________ :: North America : Canada

pentagon : five :: octagon : ____________


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Of the nine Marzano strategies,Similarities and Differences has the

largest effect size in regards to studentachievement.

So what enhances students

understanding of and ability touse knowledge?


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1. Presenting students with explicitguidance in identifying similarities an

differences.

2. Asking students to independentlyidentify similarities and differences.

3. Representing similarities anddifferences in graphic or symbolicform.

4. Identifying similarities and differencesis a highly-robust activity that can beaccomplished in a variety of ways.

Marzano, 2001


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Helpful Websites

http://www.graphic.org/similie.htmlhttp://www.how-tostudy.comhttp://www.classroom.leanderisd.org/webs/marzanohttp://www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm

http://www.eduplace.com

http://www.readingquest.orghttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/http://marzano.iwcs.k12.va.ushttp://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/EnhancedSandS/

Software

Kidspiration-students use to make theirown graphic organizers.

Microsoft Clipart Category Metaphors
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