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Introduce: Comparison and Contrast

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Class discussions can really make concepts come to life. The class discusses the differences between compare and contrast, read a book, then talk about ways they can compare events or characters in the story. Good leading question are included for struggling learners and scripted suggestions for the class discussion are included.

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compare and contrast, making predictions

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compare, contrast, predictions, comparing characters, comparing elements, comparing events, english language arts
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K - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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