1. Comparing and evaluating texts
For better or worse...
Comparing and evaluating texts

2. Lesson objectives:
Identify strategies to compare and contrast two texts
Understand how to evaluate two texts

3. Put the texts back together...
In front of you are two texts that have been chopped up. You need to put the texts back together again. In order to do this you will need to focus on:
Language
Viewpoint
Tone of voice

4. Explain your ideas...
Which clues did you use to put the texts back together again? Use th following bullet points to structure your ideas.
Language
Viewpoint
Tone of voice

5. Written task:
Using your notes, write a short paragraph outlining the similarities and differences between the texts – remember to support your ideas with evidence.

6. The vote – which text is more successful?
Which text do you think is more successful and why?

7. The process of evaluation...
In your group, come up with three strategies you used today in order to decide which text was the most successful.