Skill Library:

Compare and Contrast

Help your students develop their compare-and-contrast skills with the resources below.

 

First, introduce your students to comparing and contrasting with our engaging video. Follow up by having them practice with our articles and printable skill sheets.

WATCH THE VIDEO

Skill Power: Compare and Contrast

Learn about how to compare and contrast, as well as use a Venn diagram, with this fun video.

PRACTICE THE SKILL

Venn Diagram Skill Sheet

This downloadable activity sheet lets your students practice comparing and contrasting.

Top stories for teaching

compare and contrast:

ALIKE AND DIFFERENT Big Dino and Little Dino Meet one huge dino and one little dino. Which do you like best?
PAIRED TEXTS Which is More Amazing, Spider-Man or Spiders? Did you know that both Spider-Man and real spiders have incredible powers?
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT From First Car to Flying Car! The first car was made more than 100 years ago. Things have changed a lot.
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT The Truth Behind Chocolate and Vanilla Where do we get these two yummy flavors? The truth may surprise you.
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT Which Bag Would You Grab? Popcorn or Potato Chips? Which do you like best? Before you decide, find out more about these yummy snacks.
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT What Do You Want to Drive? Monster Truck or Race Car? Both are fun to drive. Which would you like best?
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT The Fastest and Slowest Animals Find out more about these two extreme animals.
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT Which Are More Amazing? Rabbit Ears or Your Ears? Which are more amazing?
ALIKE AND DIFFERENT Ketchup and Mustard You might see these at lunch today. How do they compare?