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Compare and Contrast Worksheet
Dinosaurs

Overview: Compare and contrast is one type of text structure. When a writer is using the compare and contrast text structure, he or she is explaining how two things are the same or different.

Directions: read each paragraph. A graphic organizer is used to show the structure of the text. Fill in the missing boxes with the appropriate info.

	
1. Dinosaurs can be carnivores or herbivores. Carnivores have sharp teeth. Herbivores have round teeth. Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Now you can look at a dinosaur's teeth and you will know which type it is.

2. Some dinosaurs are bipeds. Bipedal dinosaurs walk on two legs. They may use claws on their hands to attack. Other dinosaurs are quadrupeds. That means that they walk on four legs. This helps them move faster. 		

3. Was T-Rex a scavenger or predator? A predator will hunt living animals. A scavenger will look for other sources of food. Predators have eyes on the front of their heads. Scavengers' eyes tend to be more to the side. T-Rex probably did both.