❓ Who can tell me about the seasons?
✔ The teacher can tell you about the seasons!
✅ Compare
→ Tell how two things are the same.
The seasons are different because ______.
(Example: The seasons are different because summer is hot, but winter is cold.)
Prewrite
1. Choose a
Topic
🔹 Example:
Different: but, however, on the other hand
✨ Remember!
2. "Wh-" Questions
Some questions ask for more information.
Comparing vs. Contrasting
A question always begins with ...
a big letter (capital letter).
What are the seasons like where you live?
Think about two seasons where you live.
Think about two seasons you want to
write about.
Now, let’s write about two seasons and see how they are the same and different!
What other things are alike?
(What else is the same about summer and winter?)
This makes it fun and easy for kids to understand how to
compare and contrast! 😊
❓ When will autumn end?
✔ Autumn will end in November.
What fun things can you do in each season?
2️⃣ Give details about each season.
→ "In summer, the sun is hot, and we wear shorts. But in winter, it's cold, and we wear coats!"
My favorite seasons are ______ and ______.
(Example: My favorite seasons are summer and winter.)
Both summer and spring are warm. (Same)
But summer is hotter than spring. (Different)
Tell Your
Ideas
You said ______ and ______ are alike, but I think they’re different because ______.
(Example: You said summer and winter are alike, but I think they’re different because we wear different clothes in each season.)
🎉 Now you know how to ask and answer questions! 😊
Great job!
A question always ends with ...
a question mark (?)
Let’s Practice!
What Are Questions?
Questions help us get information.
4️⃣ Finish with a conclusion.
→ "Even though summer and winter are different, I love them both!"
We ask questions when we are ...
curious or want to learn something new.
🔹 Example:
Do you wear different clothes?
How to Write About Seasons ✏️
These questions start with:
👉 Who, What, When, Where, or How
1️⃣ Start with a topic sentence.
→ "Summer and winter are very different, but they are both fun seasons!"
🔹 Try to ask a question using Who, What, When, Where, or How!
Great job!
How to Compare and Contrast Seasons 🌞🍂❄🌷
✅ Contrast
→ Tell how two things are different.
Why are ______ and ______ both ______?
(Example: Why are summer and winter both fun?)
Now, let’s share your thoughts!
You can use these sentence starters to help you:
Same: both, also, similarly
These questions are easy because we only need to say ...
yes or no!
Do you like summer and winter? Or maybe spring and fall?
Decide which two seasons you want to compare.
Are they warm or cold?
❓ Is it spring yet?
✔ Yes, it is!
❓ Is the plant growing?
✔ Yes!
The two seasons are alike because ______.
(Example: The two seasons are alike because both have sunny days.)
Two Types of Questions
🔹 Can you answer a "yes or no" question?
Great job!
❓ Where can we go this summer?
✔ We can go to the beach this summer!
1. Yes/No Questions
Some questions can be answered with "yes" or "no."