Venn Diagram Thinking — Compare Anything

What You'll Learn

🧠 A Venn diagram uses two overlapping circles to compare things. The overlap shows what's THE SAME. Here's how to do it: 1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see? 2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something? 3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong — that's how we learn. 4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else! You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key Concept: Compare and contrast tool

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Think About This

📖 You're reading a story and the character needs to use compare and contrast tool. What advice would you give them?

Thinking Steps

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👀 What Do I See?

Look at the problem about compare and contrast tool. What do you notice?

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🤔 What Do I Know?

What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?

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💡 What's My Idea?

Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?

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⭐ What Did I Learn?

Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Key Points

Left circle = unique to item A

Right circle = unique to item B

Overlap = what they share in common

Key Vocabulary

Different

When things are not alike

Same

When things are alike

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Why This Matters in Real Life

Detectives use logic to solve mysteries. Doctors use it to figure out why you're sick. You use it every time you figure something out!

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

1Can you explain compare and contrast tool to a friend using your own words?
2What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
3Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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In a Venn diagram, the overlapping section shows: