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Fun things to teach re: Venn Diagrams and similarities and differences
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Peggy Haufle commented on Melinda Ghannam's blog post 'Looking for help'

I like to put something on the board so that as the students come in they have something to warm up their brains. This week it was comparing a whale and a goldfish. Many students use a T chart to help them.

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I love using discussion webs. http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/web.htm

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Leigh B. Sears replied to Melinda Ghannam's discussion 'Fun things to teach re: Venn Diagrams and similarities and differences'

Have you ever tried Thinking Maps? Google it! They are great for higher order thinking.

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Fun things to teach re: Venn Diagrams and similarities and differences

Hi! I'm looking for some great GT ideas to use next fall in my 3rd-5th grade GT classes. I want to use Marzano's similarities and differences strategy. I use Venns but need other ideas. Has anyone seen any good research about this topic? The focus...

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Country, State, Province, other:: Elkhorn, NE

school/district/affiliation to gifted ed: gt teacher

A little about me:: I have been teaching Gifted Ed for three years and LOVE it! I have three children and two are identified GT so I understand the parent side as well. I am currently at the tail end of a Masters in Gifted Ed from UNK.

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Looking for help

Hi Everyone!
I am looking for some expert help with finding some new ideas for using compare and contrast activities in the classroom. Venn Diagrams are great, but what else if there? I am researching Marzano's "similarities and differences" strategy and can't find any great support articles. Any suggestions out there?
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Mel

Posted on June 15, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

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