Text: comparing an amphibian and a reptile 

• write the report with Word and paste it into the submission folder
   
  

When comparing, it isn’t enough to state some facts only.

Start with how things are the same or similar: 

• The ___ and the ___ are the similar because they both ___. 
• In addition, they both ___. 
• Another way they are alike is ___. 
• Both ___ and ___ are/have ___. 

then explain how they are different (contrast): 

• They are different because the ___, but the ___ does not. 
• Also the ___, whereas the ___. 
• ___ and ___ are different because the ___ and the ___ does not. 
• A difference between ___ and ___ is ___. 
   

Include these components in your report, compare: 
 
1. Living environment (=habitat) 
 
2. External structure (skin texture, limbs) 
 
3. Method of breathing 
 
4. Body metabolism (body temperature) 
 
5. Metamorphosis 
 
6. Reproduction and fertilization: where and how