1. Date and Reflection

The Concept Comparison Routine is a learning strategy student's can use to assist with the key understandings.   The CCR strategy can be used at the start of end of lesson once concepts have been presented. 

*Concept Comparison Routing – back of book p46- there are several different tables (comparison tables) you can use         The comparison table Teaching Device: p. 6-9 Checklist Comparing Linking steps: p. 10-11 Cue-do-review P 12-17 & Checklist Sequence   The comparison table is a visual device that -is used under teacher guidance -focuses careful attention on more than one concept -identifies relevant features of each concept   The summary in the comparison table is -an understanding of the similarities and differences between concepts that can either: explain how the concepts are alike or different in terms of named categories.  Explain how the concepts are alike or different in terms of both characteristics.  

Attended Harrisburg session at PaTTAN on December 4 and 5, 2019 with Patty and Diane

I received professional development on the structures of the concept comparison routine in July of 2016. The professional development was provided to me by Erinn Green.

Having already been introduced to the FRAME routine and being introduced to the unit organizer during the same time, I could see how concept comparison can enhance classroom instruction in a variety of ways. In my experience as a classroom teacher, I have seen first-hand how there are often various topics requiring students to examine converse aspects and consider how they are alike while also identifying their differences. For some students, especially struggling learnings and students with identified learning disabilities, this is a difficult task. The concept comparison routine provides a structure and a framework to help guide these students through the higher level thinking process required to make such identifications. 

Explored components of Concept Comparison Routine. 

I learned about the Concept Comparison Map in Harrisburg at PATTAN on 12/5/2018.  I like how it is structured; however, I need more time to explore because it seems confusing.  

Our professional development sessions were on December 5th and 6th. I enjoyed the sessions and got quite a bit from them. I am excited to use the Word Mapping routine and the Vocabulary LINCing strategy- I can see how students would benefit greatly from these. 

The Concept Comparison routine is a great visual tool for teacher to use along with students to graphically depicts key elements of 2 or more concepts and how the concepts are alike/differ which can prompt a deeper understanding of the content area.

Dec. 5, 2018
The Concept Comparison Routine is potentially beneficial for a variety of purposes including teaching new concepts throughout a unit or as a review of concepts recently taught. The Comparison Table should be completed by the teacher in advance of the lesson, then filled in by both the teacher and the students as the concepts are introduced and taught during instruction.  When thinking about the Comparison Table, keep in mind the useful mnemonic, COMPARING, as a reminder of the steps to follow:
C - communicate targeted concepts
O - obtain the overall concepts
M - make lists of known characteristics
P - pin down like characteristics
A - assemble like characteristics
R - record unlike characteristics
I - identify unlike categories
N - nail down a summary
G - go beyond the basics

I am looking forward to working through this routine to design and deliver a successful lesson.