Compare and Contrast in First Grade

How do you introduce the concept of compare and contrast to your little learners?  This was the question that kept creeping up as I was planning for this week’s reading instruction.  I have been trying to work with my students this year on speaking and listening to each other by using partner talk much more.  I wanted less pencil and paper work and more discussion.  So far, my students have been doing a nice job with this switch and I’m so proud!  That’s why when it came time to think about lesson planning for reading this week, I didn’t want to introduce compare and contrast without activities that would enhance my students’ discussions.  Enter this new packet of activities!