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Venn Diagrams: Contrasts in Color Lesson PlanVenn Diagrams: Contrasts in Color Lesson Plan
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Venn Diagrams: Contrasts in Color

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Compare and contrast two topics with your class. They will pick a topic of their choosing, create color-coded Venn diagram to visually organize their information, share diagrams with classmates, and write well-organized essay on similarities and differences in two chosen topics. Modifications can be made for younger learners.

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compare and contrast, venn diagrams

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compare and contrast, crayola, venn diagram, english language arts

Pros

  • A color-coded Venn diagram makes for easy reading deciphering information 
  • The lesson plan is clear, concise, and offers adaptations 
  • A graphic organizer can be used in all subject areas, and extended to more than two topics 

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