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Reading Skill: Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast involves showing how two or
Complete the table with the correct phrases. more people, things, places, etc. are the same
(compare) or different (contrast).
On Earth and in outer space
Compare • A burning candle requires oxygen to ignite.
• A burning candle can produce a flame .
On Earth In outer space
• Gravity is strong . • The pull of gravity is weak.
Contrast • A candle flame is long and pointy. • A candle flame
• The carbon in a candle flame . is round .
rises and becomes hotter. • The hydrogen in a candle .
flame reacts with oxygen.
is strong hydrogen in a candle flame produce a flame
is round carbon in a candle flame requires oxygen
Unit 8 | Candles in Space
