MAP 2nd Grade Reading

MAP 2nd Grade Reading helps second graders develop essential reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary to become confident readers.

Understanding StoriesFinding the Main IdeaExpanding VocabularyReading Nonfiction
Making PredictionsComparing and ContrastingDrawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author's Purpose
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsUsing a Dictionary or Glossary
Using Pictures and IllustrationsRereading and Asking QuestionsBreaking Down Big Words
Understanding Storie...Finding the Main Ide...Expanding VocabularyReading NonfictionMaking PredictionsComparing and Contra...Drawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author...Reading Signs and La...Following Written In...Using a Dictionary o...Using Pictures and I...Rereading and Asking...Breaking Down Big Wo...
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Comparing and Contrasting

Finding Similarities and Differences

When you compare, you look for what is the same. When you contrast, you look for what is different.

How to Compare and Contrast

  • Look at two characters, places, or stories.
  • Find things that are alike (compare).
  • Find things that are different (contrast).

Why is This Helpful?

It helps you understand the stories better and remember important details.

Practice

Use a chart or draw a Venn diagram to organize what is the same and what is different.

Examples

  • Comparing two animals in a book to see how they are the same and different.

  • Contrasting two characters—one is brave, the other is shy.

In a Nutshell

Comparing and contrasting helps you see how things are alike and different.

Key Terms

Compare
To find things that are the same.
Contrast
To find things that are different.
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Drawing Conclusions