Reading

Let's take another look at comparing and contrasting. Remember, comparing and contrasting is when we look for similarities and differences.

Signal words help us to compare and contrast within a story. Combine them with 5 W questions when reading.

Compare	Contrast
all, also, as well as, at the same time, both, like, same as, similarly	although, different from, differ, either...or, even though, however, in contrast to, not only...but, though, unlike, while

One way to compare and contrast a story is to use a Venn Diagram.

The yellow and blue sections are for the differences. The green section is for the similarities.

Let's compare and contrast winter and summer.

Yellow Section-This is where you write everything that is about winter but different from summer.

Title: Winter cold, dark, snowy, holidays, skiing, ice skating, December-March

Blue Section-This is where you write everything that is about summer but different from winter. Notice that I try to write the opposites in the same order (cold/hot).

Title: Summer hot, long days, thunderstorms, 4th of July, beaches, playgrounds, June-September

Green Section-This is where we write everything that is the same between winter and summer.

Title: Both seasons, extreme temperatures, sports, family, fun

Let's practice comparing and contrasting using the holidays we read about this week. Choose two holidays to compare and contrast from our story, "Holidays Around the World." If needed, reread your chosen holiday sections from our story, "Holidays Around the World."

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