Compare And Contrast

Topic: Comparing and contrasting two or more things

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to compare and contrast two or more things by identifying similarities and differences.

Materials

• Pictures or objects that can be used to compare and contrast (e.g. picture of a cat and a dog, two different brands of toothpaste, etc.)
• Chart paper or a whiteboard and markers

Warm-up

• Show the students the pictures or objects that will be used to compare and contrast. Ask them to look at each picture or object and write down any similarities they notice.
• Have the students share their observations with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Review the concept of comparing and contrasting with the students. Explain that we use this skill to look for similarities and differences between related ideas.
• Show the students the pictures or objects again and ask them to find the similarities this time.
• Then, ask them to find the differences between the pictures or objects.
• Encourage the students to use the strategies they learned in the previous sessions, such as making lists or using the thinking glasses.

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into small groups and give each group one set of pictures or objects to compare and contrast.
• Have the students work together to find the similarities and differences between the items. Encourage them to discuss their findings and ask questions if they are unsure about anything.
• As a class, go over the similarities and differences that were found by the groups.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a second set of pictures or objects to compare and contrast.
• Have the students work independently to find the similarities and differences between the items. Encourage them to use the notes they took during the previous activity as a guide.
• As a class, go over the similarities and differences that were found by the students.

Closure

• Ask the students to share one thing they learned about comparing and contrasting during the lesson.
• Review the concept of comparing and contrasting with the students. Remind them that it is about finding the similarities and differences between related ideas.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the guided and independent practice activities to see if they are able to accurately compare and contrast the ideas presented.
• Collect the students' written work and review to assess their understanding of comparing and contrasting.