Compare and Contrast Practice

Story 1:Two Kinds of Cats Leopards and lions are two kinds of wild cats. Both are big meat eaters that hunt other animals for food. Leopards have thick golden-yellow fur coats covered with dark spots. They are very good climbers. They often take their food up into trees for dinner. Leopards like to be alone. Lions are more than twice the size of leopards. These tan cats live together in groups called prides. How are leopards are lions alike? They eat meat. They have spots. They live in prides. How are leopards and lions different? They are hunters. Lions are bigger. Leopards are cats. Write another way that leopards and lions are alike. Story 2:Which Is It? Is it a butterfly or a moth? Both belong to the same group of insects. Both have wings and feelers called antennae. But most butterflies hold their wings up when they land. Most moths keep their wings flat. Butterflies are usually active during the day. Moths are usually busy at night. The antennae on a butterfly have knobs on the end. Moths do not have these. How are butterflies and moths alike? They have antennae. They hold their wings up. They are active at night. How are butterflies and moths different? Moths don't have knobs on their antennae. Butterflies belong to a different insect group. Butterflies have bigger wings than moths. Write another way that moths and butterflies are alike. Story 3:Racing Cars Have you ever seen a racing car? Formula One cars race on tracks. These are high-powered cars that go very fast. They have specially made bodies and engines. Stock cars are regular cars that have been changed for racing. These cars go fast but not as fast as Formula One racers. Stock cars usually race on tracks too.Stock CarFormula One Car How are Formula One cars and stock cars alike? They have specially made engines. They are made from regular cars. They are used for races on tracks. How are Formula One cars and stock cars different? They use a parachute to stop them. Formula One racing cars go faster. Stock cars have specially made bodies. Write another way that Formula One cars and stock cars are different.