Let's have a recap of what we have been discussing today. Use the given words below to fill in the blanks to make the sentences correct.
differences, compare, contrast, Venn Diagram, contrast, similarities
When we have the ability to compare and 1.________ are training ourselves a skill which is one of the first higher-order reading comprehension skills. As learners, we must have the ability to categorize and compare things in terms of their 2.______and similarities. Without the ability to group things effectively in terms of their 3._______ and differences, learning would be impossible. To 4.______ means to identify the similarities between two or more things. To 5._____ means to identify differences. Compare and Contrast improves our comprehension by highlighting important details, making abstract ideas more concrete, and reducing the confusion between related concepts. A 6_____ is a useful tool to help organize similarities and differences. Finding differences and/or similarities help us organize both new and known information a​