This handout will help to determine whether a particular assignment is asking for comparison/contrast and then to generate a list of similarities and differences, decide which similarities and differences to focus on, and organize your paper so that it will be clear and effective.

Concepts

compare and contrast, venn diagrams

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Additional Tags

graphic organizers, point by point, subject by subject, comparing and contrasting

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

W.7.2.a RI.8.3 RH.9-10.6 WHST.6-8.1.a W.8.1.a W.7.1.a WHST.9-10.1.a W.9-10.1.a