Students sort details about two similar things into a Venn diagram — learning to see not just the obvious differences, but the surprising ways things overlap.
Students will be able to…
Frogs and toads look almost the same — so how are they different, and what do they share? Comparing carefully shows you both.
Project this and sort each detail about frogs and toads into “Only Frogs,” “Both,” or “Only Toads.” Tap a detail, then tap its zone — the tool checks your sort.
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Frogs and toads — same or not?
Teacher sorts details into a Venn.
Class uses Sort the Details.
Students compare a new pair.
Students share a surprising “both.”
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories.
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Give students two short articles on the same animal and have them Venn-sort the facts each one includes. A printable Venn organizer is in the ELA library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.