1. Learning Objective : Compare and contrast information on the same topic using various passages and articles

2. What are we comparing and contrasting ? Information on the same topic using various passages and articles

3. Partner Share Read the paragraph. Drip, drip, drip. Water is one of earth’s most precious resources. 260 gallons of water is used each day. About 30 percent is used for outdoor activities, like watering lawns and gardens. What is the topic of this paragraph?

4. The Importance of Comparing and Contrasting Text on the Same Topic Good readers use a variety of strategies and skills to help them comprehend and make connections.

5. Comparing and Contrasting information on the same topic using several texts Example: Sample A A New York City Tradition New Year’s eve is a spectacular event in Times Square in New York city. The evening is full of sights, sounds and special effects featuring the tradition of the Ball lowering in Times Square. Thousands of people come to watch this special events. The ball is lowered at midnight. Although the first Times Square celebration was held in 1904, the first ball was lowered in 1907 and has been a tradition ever since Sample B January 2, 1999 What a night to remember! My parents took me to New York for our winter break. We were staying through New Year’s to watch all the excitement taking place in the city. We got to Times Square very early on New Year’s eve. There were people everywhere. Everyone was bundled up to fight the cold weather. Everyone was in a good mood and ready to celebrate the New Year. At midnight the ball dropped and everyone celebrated

6. Sample A A New York City Tradition New Year’s eve is a spectacular event in Times Square in New York city. The evening is full of sights, sounds and special effects featuring the tradition of the Ball lowering in Times Square. Thousands of people come to watch this special events. The ball is lowered at midnight. Although the first Times Square celebration was held in 1904, the first ball was lowered in 1907 and has been a tradition ever since Sample B January 2, 1999 What a night to remember! My parents took me to New York for our winter break. We were staying through New Year’s to watch all the excitement taking place in the city. We got to Times Square very early on New Year’s eve. There were people everywhere. Everyone was bundled up to fight the cold weather. Everyone was in a good mood and ready to celebrate the New Year. At midnight the ball dropped and everyone celebrated Alike Both articles mentions information about the what happens New York city in New Year’s eve Both mention the ball dropping Different Sample A describes the history of an event Sample B is a journal entry about what happened on her trip to New York city

7. Steps to comparing and contrasting information on the same topic 1.Preview questions 2.Read the passage and identify the common topic 3.What information does each passage provide about the topic? 4.Read questions and find answer in text that answer questions

8. Bamboo All the samples mention items that can be made from bamboo except A.Sample A B.Sample B C.Sample C D.Sample d Information in all samples support the idea that A.Bamboo grows in the jungle B.Bamboo is a useful plant C.Bamboo is a beautiful plant D.Bamboo is tasty 1.Preview questions 2.Read the passage and identify the common topic 3.What information does each passage provide about the topic? 4.Read questions and find answer in text that answer questions

9. -What did we learn about today? -Why is it important to know how to compare and contrast various passages that cover the same topic? Which samples tell about things you might eat in Hawaii a.Samples A and B b.Samples B and C c.Samples A and D d.Samples B and B Information in all of the samples supports the idea that a.Kauai has lovely state parks b.Swimming is a popular pastime on Kauai c.Kauai is an enjoyable place to visit d.Many crops are grown on Kauai. Read passages on Kauai Islands 1.Preview questions 2.Read the passage and identify the common topic 3.What information does each passage provide about the topic? 4.Read questions and find answer in text that answer questions