For more information, see the cooperative learning section of the guide. Stop during the activity to compliment groups and add positive examples to the social skill chart. Use again after the activity for students to assess how they interacted. Continue to use as you begin another cooperative activity. It is basically an extension of the listing concept.
Students list attributes of two different items.
It is a good method for focused note taking. It requires the students to compare and contrast two items or ideas. A Venn Diagram is a useful way of comparing or contrasting two or more subjects visually. It can increase in difficulty by adding more and more circles. At the Primary level it can be done using roving and real objects.