Compare and Contrast

HOTS Compare and Contrast

Comparing and Contrasting means examining two people, two ideas, or two objects to see what they have in common (comparing), how they differ (contrasting) and drawing conclusions from this.

Compare and contrast the following. Find as many similarities and differences as you can

1. boots – sandals

2. playing basketball – watching TV

3. the beach – mountains

4. friends – family

5. summer – winter

6. a play – a movie

1. You and your family are trying to decide where to go on vacation. In groups, compare and contrast possible locations.

2. You want to find a gift for your parent / sibling / friend. Compare and contrast possible gifts.

Compare - how they are alike

Contrast – how they are different

Vocabulary for Comparing and Contrasting

like\ alike also

although again

both compared to

despite different than

however have in common

in contrast (to) in the same way

likewise neither

nevertheless opposite

on the one hand...... on the other hand………

on the contrary regardless

similar(ly) similarity

the difference between the same as

unlike while