Venn Diagram

Find two topics to compare and contrast in a Venn Diagram.

PURPOSE

This activity teaches to compare and contrast information (i.e., think of similarities and differences).

• Step 1

  Using the picture of the two circles below, create a Venn Diagram. This is a diagram to show the differences and similarities between two things.

• Step 2

  Find two things to compare. For example: two short books, or two animals, or two main characters of one story, etc. Use the picture as an example.

• Step 3

  Think about the similarities between the two things. Write them in the part where the two circles overlap, the middle.

• Step 4

  Then, think about the differences between the two things. Write what is unique to each thing under the two sides.

• Additional Exercise

  Have the learner do this activity with a friend or in a group. When the learner and the partner have each finished filling out their diagrams, have them discuss the Venn diagram with each other.

• Simplified Exercise

  This activity can be discussed instead of written down.