Critical Reading Strategies: Compare and Contrast
Conduct a comparative analysis using the critical reading strategy of comparing and contrasting two passages to identify similarities and differences. Follow the four phases - describe, analyze, discuss, and synthesize - to deepen understanding and draw meaningful conclusions.
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Compare and Contrast Critical Reading Strategy
Purpose To show the similarities between two passages To show the differences between two passages To inform To explain To analyze To evaluate
Purpose Conduct careful and thoughtful comparative analyses Read two passages against each other, find common themes and identify important differences
Comparison The similarities between two things. How are Minions and Smurfs similar? They are both cartoon characters. They are both short.
Contrast The differences between two things. How are Minions and Smurfs different? Minions are yellow. Minions speak gibberish. Smurfs are blue. Smurfs speak English.
Four Phases 1. Describe each item using criteria. 2. Use a Top Hat Organizer to record similarities and differences. 3. Discuss findings and draw conclusions. 4. Synthesize learning.
Description Describe two things based on criteria. Describe the items separately during this phase. Click on the Minions and Smurfs to describe. Minions Criteria Smurfs Overalls and goggles White pants and hats Attire Gibberish English Speech Work hard for Gru Work hard for Papa Smurf Work Ethic
Comparison Search for important similarities and differences. Fill out Top Hat Organizer. Smurfs Minions Wear overalls and goggles Wear white pants and white hats Speak Gibberish Speak English Similarities Minions and Smurfs work hard for their leader
Conclusion Analyze information and draw conclusions: Are the two items more alike or more different? What is the most important difference? Think of some causes and effects of this difference. What conclusions can you draw?
Application Synthesize learning by applying this information How are we as classmates similar and different to each other? Criteria: Hobbies Siblings Favorite Subject
