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Same or Different

Overview

Students compare simple ideas and explain how they are the same or different.

Learning Objective
Students describe similarities and differences between ideas.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Give two simple ideas, such as 'tea and coffee' or 'morning and evening'.
  2. 2 Model one example by explaining how they are similar and how they are different.
  3. 3 Ask students to work in pairs and discuss the two ideas.
  4. 4 Encourage them to use simple comparison language.
  5. 5 Walk around the class and support students with ideas or vocabulary.
  6. 6 Invite a few pairs to share their answers.
  7. 7 Highlight good use of comparison language.
  8. 8 Finish by asking students which comparisons were easiest.

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Variations

  • Students choose ideas.
  • Group discussion.
  • Timed responses.
More information

Teach: same, different, both, but.

Use very simple ideas.

Can students give one similarity and one difference?

No materials needed.

Students only describe one idea.

Comparison helps organise thinking.