Making Comparisons - Similarities and Differences and Problem and Solution substitution table

This is a scaffold designed for EAL pupils - but in fact useful for any pupils who need practise in any subjects in the language and correct sentence structure required to make comparative sentences. It is broken down into ways to discuss and write about similarities and differences. Also includes sentences for discussing problems and solutions.

Use it for group or pairwork speaking practise first of all and then for follow up writing. Can be given to groups as a scaffold to be used by those who need it or can be given to individual pupils. Across the curriculum, students need to be intentionally taught to notice this language.