Compare and contrast examples for students show what this type of writing actually looks like in practice. Understanding the skill is one thing; seeing a finished sentence, paragraph, or essay…
Teaching students how to compare and contrast in 2nd grade and 3rd grade is one of those skills that shows up everywhere, from reading comprehension to science discussions and even…
Compare and contrast sentence starters give students the language they need to explain similarities and differences without getting stuck on how to begin. Instead of writing short, repetitive sentences, students…
Students naturally notice similarities and differences in the world around them. They compare which snack is better, which game is more fun, and which animal is faster. Using engaging compare…
Teaching students to compare and contrast is a skill that shows up everywhere, from reading and writing to science and social studies. When students understand how to identify similarities and…
Literature and mentor texts are invaluable resources for teaching students to compare and contrast. They provide concrete examples for students to analyze and discuss, offering insights into characters, settings, themes,…
Comparing measurements is SO difficult for students, especially for English learners. Not only do they need to understand that one object is larger or smaller than another, but they need…
Compare word problems can be some of the most difficult addition and subtraction problems for students to solve. In this type of problem, students are asked to compare two groups…
Scaffold student writing in the content areas by providing them with word lists, a way to organize the words and sentence frames. Find out how I help my English learners and struggling writers to organize their thoughts when comparing and contrasting urban and rural environments.