We have used the same verb as in Example 9, compare. That is a great verb to use if the
students will learn about the food, clothing and shelter of three Native American tribes, recall
what they have learned, and actually compare the information about the three tribes. The
comparison could be done individually or in small groups, on paper or verbally, on a pre-made
chart, or by another means, as long as the information about the different tribes was compared by
the students. (This also helps us plan instruction because we are targeting food, clothing and
shelter of three tribes. While we may cover other material, these topics are mandatory.) Note that
we have actually added a verb in Example 10, contrast, to gain even more precision. Comparison
calls for identification of similarities. Contrast requires identification of differences. We decided
we wanted both, and the students need to know that.