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Using Compare and Contrast to Write in Science
Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics instructional activity, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.
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Three Little Pigs - Venn Diagram
First graders orally compare and contrast "The Three Little Pigs" with "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by using a giant Venn diagram drawn by the teacher.
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Explore Elizabeth I
Students compare pictures of themselves as a baby and a picture of themselves at the present date. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students study the photos and put them in the chronological order.
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Canada - US: Approaches to Immigration
Sixth graders explore the Canadian immigration experience through comparison and contrast to American immigration and settlement patterns. In this immigration patterns lesson, 6th graders dialogue their opinions regarding immigration....
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Where We Live
Students make a 'where we live' chart to find what's common and unique about where they live. In this living analysis lesson, students complete a chart about where they live.
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Comparing and Contrasting Characters
Students explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this literature lesson, students review Venn diagrams and how to compare and contrast. Students select two characters and write a paper comparing and contrasting them.
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Compare and Contrast with Pink and Say
Sixth graders complete a shared reading of the book Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco and character analysis Venn diagram. In this character analysis lesson, 6th graders read the book and work in groups to compare and contrast the two...
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Compare and Contrast - City Pigeons and City Parrots
Students watch videos about city birds and complete compare and contrast activities to decipher the types of birds. For this bird study lesson, students view videos about city pigeons and parrots. Students then complete a t-chart...
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Essay Writing
Young scholars complete essay writing activities. In this essay writing lesson, students use an outline activity to learn about the advantages and disadvantages for various essay writing types. Young scholars also break down the...
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Stamp Stories of Abraham Lincoln
Students build a 5 stamp collection based on the Abraham Lincoln unit theme. For this historical lesson plan, students discuss their collections within their group and build a new collection of 10 stamps. As a class, students debates the...
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Robots! Robots! Robots!
For this compare and contrast worksheet, students study the four different sets of robots. Students circle the robot that is different from the other three.
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Summer - Same Worksheet
In this compare and contrast worksheet, students look at the first picture and then circle the picture that is the same in that row.
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Motifs and Variations Worksheet
In this oral tradition motif and variations instructional activity, students answer several questions based on famous stories that cross cultural lines. Students examine similar story elements and motifs.
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Compare the Candidates
In this language arts worksheet, students use a chart to compare 2 candidates before an election. Students write down how they are alike and how they are different. This could be their views about issues or their backgrounds.
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Two Triple Venn Diagrams
In this graphic organizer worksheet, students use two triple Venn diagrams for any compare and contrast purpose. The diagrams are in their own boxes, both on the same page.
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Venn Diagram
In this compare and contrast worksheet, students choose 2 things to compare and write their answers on a blank Venn diagram. This blank diagram could have many uses across the curriculum.
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Lets Put Delaware On The Map
Young scholars compare and contrast historical and modern maps of Delaware. Through class discussion and group activities, students analyze maps and make comparisons. Each group participates in a game to aid in discerning the...
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What's Your Favorite Planet?
Fourth graders interpret a graph and make correlations using data. After taking a class survey, 4th graders create a class graph of their favorite planets. Working in small groups, they interpret the information and create at least ten...
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Make Way for Ducklings
First graders use skills to collect, organize, and interpret data. They compare and contrast two stories, Make Way for Ducklings and Chibi: A True Story From Japan. Students create a duckling.
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African Art and Personal Adornment
Students explore the concept of personal adornment. They view and compile a list examples and compare personal adornment in American culture to that in African culture.
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Lideable Differences
Fourth graders read, "Beat the Story Drum," and compare and contrast two of the characters using a Venn Diagram.
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The Matrix
Second graders compare and contrast groups of Native Americans and culture groups from different regions and times.
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I Spy
Students examine a letter written by an Army officer from Delaware to the President (Governor) of Delaware during the American Revolution. Students compare the British and American Armies using Howard Pyle paintings.