Venn Diagram

 

What Venn Diagram
When

To visually compare and contrast similarities and differences.

 
Process

  1. Draw two overlapping circles.  Each Circle will represent one subject.

  2. Students write the unique characteristics of that subject into the identified circle

  3. Common characteristics are placed in the overlapping sections of the circles

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 Variation

Venn Diagrams can be made more complex by drawing three or more overlapping circles

The number of circles drawn will depend on the number of subjects or ideas to be contrasted.

 
Sample Uses

Venn Diagrams can be used to compare and contrast almost anything, eg to examine or analyse events, religions, politics, characters, environments and stories.

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