ISEE Primary 3 Reading

ISEE Primary 3 Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills for young learners.

Understanding Main IdeaMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Identifying Author’s PurposeComparing and ContrastingSequence of Events
Reading for InformationUsing Stories to Solve ProblemsBuilding Vocabulary for Communication
Previewing the PassageAnswering Questions Carefully
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesUnderstanding Vocabu...Identifying Author’s...Comparing and Contra...Sequence of EventsReading for Informat...Using Stories to Sol...Building Vocabulary ...Previewing the Passa...Answering Questions ...
Advanced Topics

Comparing and Contrasting

How Things Are Alike and Different

Comparing is finding how two or more things are alike. Contrasting is finding how they are different. This helps you organize information and understand the text better.

Ways to Compare and Contrast

  • Use words like "both," "similar," and "also" for comparing.
  • Use "however," "but," and "different" for contrasting.
  • Make a Venn diagram to show similarities and differences.

Why It Matters

It helps you see relationships, spot patterns, and remember what you read.

Examples

  • Cats and dogs are both pets, but cats usually use a litter box and dogs go on walks.

  • Summer is hot and sunny, while winter is cold and snowy.

In a Nutshell

Comparing finds similarities; contrasting finds differences.

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