Compare and Contrast

Compare – find how things are the same.Contrast – find how things are different.

Words that contrast:• although• however• differ• even though• yet• unlike• but• instead• whereas• while.

Words that compare:• like• some• both• most important• similarly• in common• the same as• in the same way• too• as well as.

Comparing and contrasting the cars:

• Both have 4 wheels.• One is red, whereas the other is yellow.• One has 2 doors and the other has 4 doors.• Both have 2 windows on the side.

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Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryIn the holidays, Sam and Tom read the book, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Afterwards, they watched the movie.

Both the book and the movie tell the story of a poor boy named Charlie. He wins a golden ticket from a chocolate bar to go on a tour of Willy Wonka’s amazing chocolate factory.

After reading the book and watching the movie, Sam and Tom debated which one was better.

Sam preferred reading the book, as it was very descriptive and it allowed him to use his own imagination to bring the story to life. He also felt like he was going on an exciting journey with the main character, Charlie. He liked that he could pick the book up and read it whenever he wanted, making the story last longer.

Tom enjoyed watching the movie, as he was able to see all the characters and see what Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory looked like. He loved singing along to the Oompa-Loompa song and laughing out loud at some of the misfortunate things that happened to the other children.

Sam and Tom both liked Charlie’s story because it was funny and about chocolate!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory1. Why did Sam like the book better than the movie?

2. Why did Tom like the movie better than the book?

3. What did Sam and Tom both like about the story?

4. Think of a story that you have both read the book and watched the movie.

Which did you prefer, the book or the movie?

Explain why.

CRAZY CREATIVE CHALLENGEDesign and create your own golden ticket for a competition.

What will the prize be?

Where will you hide the golden tickets?

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Let’s Go for a Swim!One hot day, the Jones family decided to go for a swim to cool down. Dad and Mitch wanted to go to the beach, but Gran and Sarah wanted to go to the pool.

Dad and Mitch argued that the beach was better. “You can lay on the sand and build sandcastles at the beach,” they said. “You can also body surf in the waves and eat fish and chips.”

Gran and Sarah argued that the pool was better. “You don’t get sand in your swimsuit in the pool,” they explained. “You also don’t get knocked over in the surf by big waves and there are no jellyfish that might sting you.”

In the end, the family remembered that there was a swimming pool at the beach. When

they got there, Dad and Mitch went swimming in the surf, whilst Gran and Sarah dangled their legs in the pool. Everyone was happy and cool.

On their way home, they stopped in at a fish and chip shop for a delicious dinner.

Let’s Go for a Swim!1. Why do Dad and Mitch like the beach more than the

pool?

2. Why do Gran and Sarah like the pool more than the beach?

3. What are two positive comments that you could say about the beach that you could also say about the pool?

4. Which would you prefer, the beach or the pool?

Explain why.

CRAZY CREATIVE CHALLENGEIt is important to be safe around water when you are at the beach or in a pool.

Design and make a poster to remind people of water safety.

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CRAZY CREATIVE CHALLENGEMake a list of activities that you could do in both the city and the country.

Choose one of the activities and draw yourself doing your chosen activity.

Mr. and Mrs. JonesMr. and Mrs. Jones were moving house. They wanted a change of scenery. Mr. Jones wanted to move into the city, but Mrs. Jones wanted to move to the country.

Mr. Jones argued that the city would be a better place for them to live. He said that, in the city, they would make friends with lots of different people. There would be more technology available and lots of different restaurants to try something new to eat.

Mrs. Jones argued that the country would be better. She said that the city would be too noisy and the country would be nice and quiet. They would be able to live in a big house instead of a tiny apartment. They would be able to grow their own vegetables and eat fresh food.

Both the city and the country had their positives and negatives. In the end, Mr. and Mrs. Jones decided to buy

a camper van. That way, they were able to move from one place to the other and enjoy

the best of both worlds.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones1. What arguments did Mr. Jones have to support his

opinion that living in the city would be better?

2. What arguments did Mrs. Jones have to support her opinion that living in the country would be better?

3. What could be two positives and two negatives for Mr. and Mrs. Jones living in a camper van?

4. Write a list of all the positive and negative characteristics of where you live.

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CRAZY CREATIVE CHALLENGECreate your own ‘All about Me’ poster.

Draw a picture of yourself with some of the following details:

Name

Birthday

What I like learning about

Friends

Favourite Activity

Food

Why I am Special

Staying at HomeMolly hated going to school. She would rather be at home where she could stay in her pyjamas all day and not have to wear her school uniform. At home, she could raid the cupboard whenever she wanted and eat whatever food she felt like. She could watch TV, play computer games, go outside or just do nothing!

At school, Molly had to do everything the teacher told her. She could only eat what was in her lunch box. She kept getting in trouble for lying on the floor when the teacher was talking… and for taking her shoes off!

Sadly, at home, Molly had no one to play with, no one to talk to and no one to eat with. Sometimes, she got bored at home and got sick of watching the same TV show.

Molly enjoyed being with her friends at school. She liked doing all the different art and craft activities and looked forward to playing the musical instruments in music class on Fridays.

Soon, Molly started to like going to school, but she still loved being at home on the weekends where she could have a ‘pyjama day’!

Staying at Home1. Create a pros and cons list for Molly staying at home.

2. Create a pros and cons list for Molly going to school.

3. What is something Molly can do at school that she cannot do at home?

4. Create a Venn diagram for your own home and school life.

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The New PetThe Smith family decided they were going to get a family pet. After much discussion, they agreed that they would get a dog. The problem was, they couldn’t decide whether to get a puppy or an older dog.

On the weekend, they went to the animal rescue shelter to find themselves a puppy or an older dog to take home.

They looked at all the cute, active puppies and all the old, sleepy dogs. There were so many to choose from; all with different needs and personalities.

The man at the animal shelter informed the Smith family that a puppy would need lots of training. They would need to be toilet trained. Also, all the family valuables would have to be put out of sight so that they didn’t get chewed!

He then explained that older dogs don’t like to play much and prefer to sleep a lot. He also said they are great with children and will protect the family.

All dogs would need to be walked, washed, fed and loved.

Eventually, the Smith family took home a middle-aged dog that was already toilet trained but still had enough energy to play!

The New Pet1. Use a Venn diagram to compare puppies with older

dogs.

2. Provide one reason why puppies might make a better pet than older dogs.

3. Provide one reason why older dogs might make a better pet than puppies.

4. What type of pet would you like to have?

Explain your reasons.

CRAZY CREATIVE CHALLENGEIt is winter and the Smith family dog is starting to get cold.

Design (and if possible make) a winter coat for their dog to wear, so it can stay warm.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory1. Why did Sam like the book better than the movie?

2. Why did Tom like the movie better than the book?

3. What did Sam and Tom both like about the story?

4. Think of a story that you have both read the book and watched the movie. Which did you prefer, the book or the movie? Explain why.

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Let’s Go for a Swim!1. Why do Dad and Mitch like the beach more than the pool?

2. Why do Gran and Sarah like the pool more than the beach?

3. What are two positive comments that you could say about the beach that you could also say about the pool?

4. Which would you prefer, the beach or the pool? Explain why.

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Mr. and Mrs. Jones1. What arguments did Mr. Jones have to support his opinion that living in the city would be

better?

2. What arguments did Mrs. Jones have to support her opinion that living in the country would be better?

3. What could be two positives and two negatives for Mr. and Mrs. Jones living in a camper van?

4. Write a list of all the positive and negative characteristics of where you live.

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Staying at Home1. Create a pros and cons list for Molly staying at home.

2. Create a pros and cons list for Molly going to school.

3. What is something Molly can do at school that she cannot do at home?

4. Create a Venn diagram for your own home and school life.

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The New Pet1. Use a Venn diagram to compare puppies with older dogs.

2. Provide one reason why puppies might make a better pet than older dogs.

3. Provide one reason why older dogs might make a better pet than puppies.

4. What type of pet would you like to have? Explain your reasons.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

1. Sam liked the book better because it was descriptive, he could use his imagination, he went on an exciting journey and he could pick it up whenever he liked.

2. Tom liked the movie better because it showed him what the characters and the chocolate factory looked like. He could also sing along and laugh at what was happening.

3. Sam and Tom both liked the story because it was funny and about chocolate.

Let’s Go for a Swim!

1. Dad and Mitch like the beach more because you can lie on the sand, build sandcastles, body surf in the waves and eat fish and chips.

2. Gran and Sarah like the pool more because you don’t get sand in your swimsuit, you don’t get knocked over by waves and jellyfish can’t sting you.

3. At both the beach and the pool, you can go for a swim and cool down from the heat.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones

1. Mr. Jones argued the city would be better because you can make lots of friends, it has technology and there are many places to eat.

2. Mrs. Jones argued the country would be better because it is quiet, you can live in a big house and grow your own vegetables.

3. Two positives for living in a camper van: you can go anywhere (both the city and the country), you can enjoy a simple lifestyle.

Two negatives for living in a camper van: it can be a bit cramped and there’s no privacy.

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Staying at Home1. Pros for Molly staying home include wearing pyjamas, eating food, watching TV, playing

games, freedom.

Cons for Molly staying home include having no friends, getting bored, watching the same TV show.

2. Pros for going to school include seeing friends, doing arts and crafts, playing musical instruments.

Cons for going to school include listening to the teacher, wearing a uniform, limited range of food, no talking.

3. At school, Molly can play with her friends.

The New Pet

1. Puppies are cute, active, need training, playful, chew things.

Older dogs are older, sleepy, toilet trained, don’t play as much, protective.

Both puppies and older dogs need to be walked, washed, fed and loved.

2. Puppies might make a better pet than older dogs because they are more playful.

3. Older dogs might make a better pet than puppies because they are already toilet trained.