Comparing and Contrasting Texts

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Comparing and Contrasting Texts

In 5th Grade you Compared and Contrast: Text Structure Characters Setting Events Chronological Order Sequence Compare/Contrast Problem/Solution Descriptive

In 6th Grade We will review those components and added two more: Theme Approaches to a topic: Almost like the “author’s craft.” How does the author deliver the message to you?

Comparing/Contrast Article 1: “Belonging vs. Fitting” Article 2: Approach to Topic -She gives real-life examples and personal examples -funny -asks question -telling her thoughts Theme/Main Idea People not really “fitting in” but they belong Text Structure Descriptive and Compare/Contrast

Question stems Questions Stems How are _____ and _____ alike/similar? How are _____ and _____ different? What are the text forms/genres of each selection? What is the topic or theme of each selection? Although the topic/theme of these passages is similar, how does the presentation differ? Why do you think the author used this approach in relaying the theme?