Apples and oranges—how are they the same and how are they different? Find out with a music video that carefully describes the similarities and differences between apples and oranges. Viewers observe as hand-drawn animations illustrate the attributes. 

Concepts

same and different, academic vocabulary, compare and contrast

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in an apple and an orange to compare and contrast
• Invite scholars to bring in objects to share with the class and to describe using the terms same and different 
• Create posters showcasing apples and oranges with labels describing their similarities and differences

Classroom Considerations

• The 13th in a series of 20 related videos

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The song employs a laid-back, easy to follow beat
• Lyrics are provided so enthusiastic learners can sing along 

Cons

• Descriptions are simplistic

Common Core

L.K.5.a L.1.5.a L.2.5.a L.3.5.a