Compare and contrast Venn diagram template
A graphic organiser for reading and writing lessons. Differences go in the two outer parts and similarities in the middle, ready to turn into a compare-and-contrast paragraph.
How to fill in this template
- Write the two topics on the lines.
- Pick 3–4 categories to compare on (looks, habitat, diet…).
- Sort each fact: both sides go in the middle, one side goes in that circle.
Three ways to use it
- Edit online above, then download PNG or SVG for slides and documents.
- Print the PDF: page 1 in light colour, page 2 as plain outlines for photocopying.
- Paste lists in the “From lists” tab and the overlaps fill themselves.
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Questions people ask
Can I print this template?
Yes. Download the PDF in US Letter or A4. Page 1 is lightly coloured and page 2 is plain outlines, which uses less ink and photocopies well. Both have Name and Date lines for classroom use.
What goes in the middle of a compare and contrast Venn diagram?
The similarities: anything true of both topics.