Today's Classroom Activities :

Compare and Contrast Lessons

The Same, But So Different
Science Compare and contrast a raw egg with a hard-boiled egg. Make a simple chart or use a Venn Diagram. Reach beyond the physical differences: Can both types of eggs be colored? Cooked? What form(s) of matter are in each?

Exploring Compare and Contrast Structure in Expository Texts
This lesson focuses on identifying and analyzing the compare and contrast text structure within expository texts. First, students are introduced to the terms compare and contrast and asked to find similarities and differences between two common items. Next, students work in small groups to identify texts that are comparing and contrasting information. Students are then introduced to the Venn diagram as a tool that demonstrates similarities and differences and aids in learning new material.

Comparing and Contrasting The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf with The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
Using a venn diagram, the students will distinguish the similarities and differences between the story The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, and the story The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig.

Yummy Venn Diagrams
Students use Ritz crackers and Oreo cookies to create a Venn diagram and write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the two foods.

Cinderella Folk Tales: Variations in Plot and Setting
This lesson plan compares the plot and setting characteristics of several versions of the Cinderella tale to teach students about universal and culturally specific literary elements.

Newspaper Compare/Contrast
Students will understand the difference between comparison and contrast and what makes up a comparison and contrast paragraph. This lesson will also provide students with the opportunity to see comparison and contrast paragraphs using a newspaper. Students will create their own comparison and contrast paragraphs.