Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Hmm...What's the Difference??

Comparing and Contrasting is a vital skill that students must apply to analyze text.  Here is a great set of charts that will allow students to compare/contrast multiple texts (fiction/non-fiction).  Check them out...

This is a rigorous, yet student friendly set of charts that enable students to compare and contrast multiple texts. 

CHARTS:
1)  Comparing 2 Passages (for use with both fiction and non-fiction)
2)  Comparing 3 Passages )for use with both fiction and non-fiction)
3)  Comparing/Contrasting Tales/Fables


COMPARING 2 & 3 PASSAGES
Students are asked to identify the following:
Genre (Text Type)
Author’s Purpose (and supporting evidence)
Describe the similarities between the texts in their own words
Provide evidence/proof from the text to support the similarities
Describe the differences between the texts in their own words
Provide evidence/proof from the text to support the differences
Explain what they have learned from each piece of text

COMPARING TALES/FABLES
Students are asked to identify and compare the following literary elements:
Characters/Traits
Setting
Problem (Cause/Effect)
Solution (Who fixed it? How?)
Trickster (The Wise/Clever Character)
Resolution (Lesson Learned)
Theme (Big Idea? Author’s Purpose/Message)
Make a Personal Connection

Here are a few examples with the charts put into use...
Sample of possible text:
Sample of completed student charts (2 passages):
After using these charts, students became much more at ease with comparing and analyzing multiple passages and/or stories.


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