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Compare and Contrast
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Students use a balance scale craft to compare and contrast two characters, settings, topics, or texts. By organizing similarities and differences, they'll strengthen their analytical thinking and deepen their understanding of what they read.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Easy Prep
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Learning Objectives
- Identify similarities and differences between two characters, texts, or topics
- Compare important traits, events, or detailsÂ
- Contrast how two subjects are differentÂ
- Use text evidence to support comparisonsÂ
- Organize similarities and differences in a clear visual formatÂ
- Explain how the two subjects are alike and different
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- Printable lesson PDF
- Construction paper (optional)
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