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Compare and Contrast
Trade Book T-Chart
Students use an interactive T-chart to compare and contrast two characters, settings, topics, or texts. This hands-on craft helps students visually organize information and use evidence to explain how things are alike and different. 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
- Organize information using a T-Chart
- 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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