Compare/Contrast Text Structure

Objective

The student will understand the purpose of the compare/contrast text structure.

The student will recognize the signal words for the compare/contrast text structure.

The student will identify the similarities and differences of two topics in a text.​

When we compare two things, we tell how they are alike.

When we contrast two things, we tell how they are different.

We use the Venn diagram graphic​ organizer for the compare & contrast text structure.

The differences go in the outer circles.

The similarities go in the inner circle.​

Venn Diagram

Look for the topic(s) when you are reading

Cats and dogs are both popular pets. They are both lovable and furry. Cats are different than dogs in how they show their happiness. Cats purr, but dogs wag their tails. Cats and dogs are similar in their need for exercise. Dogs can get exercise by being taken on walks with a leash. Cats do not like leashes and get their exercise by chasing birds. They both make great pets.

Look for the topic(s) when you read

The lion is often thought of as the king of the jungle, but the African wild dog may be a better hunter. Both lions and African wild dogs are pack animals and have females lead their hunts, but they have different hunting styles. Although lions are very fast, they do not have much stamina. They attack in short, ferocious bursts because they get tired quickly. On the other hand, African wild dogs are not very fast, but they have incredible stamina. They can run for hours and often chase their prey to exhaustion.

What signal words did you find?

On the next slide, you will click the link to go to the exit ticket on Google Forms. When you are done, work on your Digital Interactive Notebook for Sequence Text Structure.