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Compare/Contrast Organizers

The organizer shown below is called a Venn diagram. It can be used to organize your thoughts when you need to compare or contrast two subjects. Put the specific details for one of your subjects in area 1. Put the details for the second subject in area 2. In area 3, list the details the two things have in common. Then you can clearly see the similarities and differences. (Download a Venn diagram.)

Venn Diagram

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Cause/Effect Organizers

You will use one of two different organizers when you record cause-and-effect details. It depends on your subject and how many causes and effects it has. Use these organizers when you gather details for explanations of science and history topics. (Download a cause-effect chart.)