Identifying+similarities+and+differences

1. Explicitly teach the model to students 2. Independent practice makes perfect! 3. The use of graphic representations helps students to understand better! 4. There is more than one way to do this.
 * Overview of the Research: **

**What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?** 1. Use comparing, classifying, and metaphors and analogies when having students work with similarities and differences. 2. Model the steps before expecting students to engage in this process independently. 3. Use familiar content when teaching students the process. 4. Use graphic organizers! 5. Scaffold -- guide -- how you support students with this process.

** How Does Technology Fit In? [|Inspiration/Kidspiration] [|Exploratree] : graphic organizers [|Interactive 2-circle Venn DIagram] [|Interactive 3-circle Venn Diagram] [|Compare/Contrast Map] ** Microsoft Word Drawing toolbar for graphic organizers Microsoft Word spreadsheet for creating graphic organizers (sample here:[|Comparison Matrix.xls])