Saturday, February 9, 2013

Compare & Contrast Castles

The ability to compare and contrast items verbally and in writing is an important skill for all students. I find myself working on this skill a lot, so I tried to come up with a slightly different (and fun) way to target it. 

Compare & Contrast Castles!


The "castles" can be used as an alternative to traditional Venn diagrams. On the left and right sides of the castles, students contrast the items. In the center, students compare the items. Example page is below: 


These are designed to be printed as full sheets to allow room for students to write; however, they can be printed smaller if you plan to verbally compare/contrast the items or want to save paper. 
There are a total of 35 pairs of items, plus a blank page in case you want to create your own!


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19 comments:

  1. Speechercize and Gluten FreeFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    this looks like a really cute activity. I love the clipart.

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  2. KellieFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Cute, original activity!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Awesome activity with a cute theme!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    What girl doesn't love a castle?! Very cute! A skill I address a lot as well.

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  5. m.steinFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I do use a lot of Venn diagrams in my sessions but this, this looks like a lot more fun!! Great idea to switch it up, I like!!!

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  6. moswoggerFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Fun twist on the Venn Diagram.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Nice activity. Love the castles.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Cute activity. Live the castles!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Love the activity and theme. This looks terrific!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Looks great! A fresh way of comparing and contrasting.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Love this idea!!

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  12. CarlyFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    This is such a great idea! I love the graphics and a great way to organize ideas.

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  13. MariaFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    What a clever idea! So cute!!!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I work on this concept so much with my clients...love this!!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I target this concepts so much with my clients! Love this!

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  16. StephanieFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I am targeting this with so many students! Great visual!!

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  17. blair764February 10, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Great visual to make the compare contrast concept a little more concrete :)

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  18. SusanFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I love this fresh idea for compare & contrast.
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  19. SharonFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    This looks great! Compare/Contrast can be so difficult for some kiddos....thanks for a great activity!

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