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Compare and Contrast
Graphic Organizers
compare - to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note
similarities and differences; to compare two pieces of literary work (Webster's. p 416):
contrast - to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite
natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks (Webster's.
p 442).
compare liken, assimilate, similize, liken to, compare with; make or draw a comparison,
analogize, relate; metaphorize; draw a parallel; match; examine side by side, view together;
weigh or measure against, contrast oppose, set in opposition, set off against, set in
contrast, counterpose, note similarities and differences (Chapman, 1977).
Comparing and Contrasting Use to analyze similarities and differences between two things (people, places,
events, ideas, etc.), by placing individual characteristics in either the left or right sections, and common
characteristics within the overlapping section. See: Synectics, Compare/Contrast Matrix, Questions, PMI, T-
Chart, Ranking, & KWLH
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Comparing and Contrasting Use to analyze similarities and differences between two things (people, places,
events, ideas, etc.), by placing individual characteristics in either the left or right sections.
Comparing and Contrasting Use to show similarities and differences between two things (people, places,
events, ideas, etc.). Key frame question: What things are being compared? How are they similar? How are
they different? (NCREL, 1988) See: Synectics, Venn Diagram, Questions, PMI, T-Chart, Ranking, &
KWLH
Other graphic organizers available throughout this
Bridging Snapshots CerebralChart Sketch
Compare/Contrast
Matrix
Network Tree Spider Map
Continuum Scale PMI Synectics
Cycle
Problem/Solution
Outline
T-Chart
Fishbone Map Questions Venn Diagram
Human Interaction
Outline
Ranking Web
KWLH Series of Events Chain
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Historical and Cultural Context - provides an overview of art movements and
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rather selected snippets to help provide students with an opportunity to explore the
elements that have influenced other artists in their quest for expressing personal voice. As
with all of our work, this site remains a work in progress.
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organizers with practical applications for each category.
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