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Because of Winn-Dixie The Movie vs. The Book

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Because of Winn Dixie activity, students use the provided graphic organizer to compare and contrast the book by Kate DiCamillo and the movie based on the book. Students also respond to 2 short answer questions.
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1984: How Much Fact in Fiction?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the society in Orwell's 1984 with modern society. In this 1984 instructional activity, students research the historical climate in which Orwell wrote the novel. Students create a comparison chart of privacy...
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Seed Sorting 101

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sort through numerous seeds to find similarities and differences. In this sorting and classifying instructional activity, students divide up different plant seeds based on their similarities and differences, while keeping record...
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Native Americans

For Teachers K
Students explore Native American cultures. In this cultural comparisons lesson, students participate in several activities that compare and contrast the culture of the Hopi and Comanche Tribes.
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A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: Headlines

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine newspapers to research public opinion about the Holocaust. In this critical thinking lesson, students research the information Americans received in U.S. newspapers about events like Kristallnacht, the Berlin Olympics,...
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One Story, Many Tales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast various versions of the fairytale Cinderella. In this folktale activity, students read The Korean Cinderella and The Egyptian Cinderella and analyze the differences between the two stories. Students identify...
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Spiders

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students experience the life a spider through several cross-curriculum activities that address multiple learning styles. In this cross-curriculum lesson, students listen to The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle and toss string in a circle...
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Spring is Here

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students analyze changes between winter and spring. In this seasonal changes lesson, students read the story "Spring is Here." They record changes between winter and spring on a large chart paper. Students compare and contrast the...
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Ocean Animals - Different Worksheet

For Students K - 1st
In this observing the difference worksheet, students look at three pictures of ocean animals to identify the one that is not like the others. Students identify three different ocean animals.
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Similar or Different

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this similar or different worksheet, students determine if pairs of words are synonyms or antonyms. Students choose twelve answers.
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BBC Learning English, Writing (E-mail)

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this ESL writing worksheet, students compare their own culture to that of England, then identify phrases used for comparing and contrasting. Students write an e-mail message describing some of these differences using the comparison...
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Compare and Contrast

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this making connections worksheet, students compare and contrast herbivores and carnivores. Students use a graphic organizer to organize their information.
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Venn Diagram Dolphins And Whales

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this compare and contrast worksheet, students use a Venn diagram to show similarities and differences in dolphins and whales. There is space for students to write a conclusion.
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Handling Data

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a simple table in order to solve a problem. As a class, they create a simple data table in order to discover the number of letters in each student's name. This data is interpreted in order to answer questions and make...
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Making Travel Plans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars evaluate information from various sources to decide on travel plans. They research information using traditionalThis lesson plan is intended for students acquiring English. and technical sources for planning a trip to the...
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Real and Fictional Wolves

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students demonstrate understanding of the difference between real and fictional wolves through critical reading and comparisons while using a Venn Diagram.
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Delegating Authorities

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare and contrast democracies around the world after reading a New York Times article. They create posters and participate in a "democracy roundtable" in which they discuss two democracies.
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Planning for Compare/ Contrast in Jane Eyre

For Students 9th - 11th
What similarities and differences can your readers find in Bertha Rochester and Jane Eyre? They take notes for each character in the space provided, and then they record some similarities and differences. Although the idea behind this...
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"Declaration (of a Kgomotso Girl)"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the poem, "Declaration."  Students discuss how elements of poetry such as tone work to convey meaning. Young scholars compare and contrast their lives and the lives of the poem's characters from South Africa.
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The Differences Between Turtles and Tortoises

For Teachers 1st
First graders differentiate between turtles and tortoises. In this turtles and tortoises lesson students are visited by a turtle and a tortoise. Students write a letter with an illustration after the animals visit the class.
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Writing Exercises: Scientific Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
How is the Scientific Revolution evident in our lives today? Use this short-answer application and comprehension activity as your scholars explore this progressive era. Questions have learners explaining the scientific method and...
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Civilizations of the Americas

For Teachers 7th
Study and compare multiple aspects of both Aztec and Inca civilizations. Young historians explain how each of the empires came to be, and how they were both defeated by the Spanish. The resource starts out as a good lesson, but is...
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Armenian Genocide

For Teachers 8th - 11th
As your historians examine the beginnings of WWI, ensure they are familiar with the Armenian Genocide. This basic introductory lesson plan utilizes teacher-led discussion, map analysis, and a Socratic seminar. Not much detail is offered...
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Writing Exercise: The Han and Roman Empires

For Students 6th - 8th
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Han and Roman Empires worksheet has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead...