1. November 12 and 13, 2014 - Compare / contrast
Matthew Henson at the Top of the World
Homework:
None
Objective
I can evaluate an author's use of compare/ contrast pattern of organization in an informational text.
Warm Up:
Look up the definition for COMPARE AND CONTRAST in the blue section of your Literature book and copy it into your notes.

2. pattern of organization
the way ideas and information are arranged and organized in a text

3. Pattern of Organization
main idea and supporting details
chronological order
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem / solution

4. Compare and contrast: Definition
a pattern of organization that provides a way to look at similarities and differences in two or more subjects.
Turn to pg. R11 in your Lit book

5. Compare and contrast: Examples
Points of comparison - important points or characteristics of two or more subjects.
A compare and contrast pattern of organization can be developed in either of these two ways:
point by point organization -
subject by subject organization -
the writer covers all points of comparison for one subject then all points of comparison for the next subject
the writer discusses one point of comparison for both subjects, then goes on to the next point

6. strategies for reading
Compare and contrast:
strategies for reading
look for sub / headings that may indicate c and c such as Plants Share Many Characteristics
to find similarities, look for words such as like, similarly, both, all
to find differences, look for words such as unlike, but, on the other hand
use a Venn Diagram or another kind of graphic organizer
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 1
Both
Subject 2
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3

7. Compare and contrast: practice and apply
1. Which model is organized by subject?
Which model is organized by points of comparison?
2. Identify two words in each model that signal a compare and contrast pattern of organization.
3. List two points that the writer of each model compares and contrasts.
4. For one of the two models, use a Venn Diagram or a Compare and Contrast chart to identify two or more points of comparison and the similarities and differences shown.

10. Turn to pg. 274 in your Interactive Reader.
Matthew Henson at the Top of the World

11. Read: Why Attempt the Impossible? (in the sidebar on pg. 274)
Answer: List It question
(in the sidebar on pg. 274)

12. A COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Reread lines Underline details that tell how Henson compared to other expedition members. What does this quotation tell you about Henson's contributions to the expedition.

13. B BIOGRAPHY
Reread lines What events shaped Henson's early life?

14. C BIOGRAPHY
Circle words and phrases that describe Henson's thoughts and feelings in lines What inspired Henson to become an explorer?

15. D BIOGRAPHY
Reread lines Underline details about Henson's first job on the ship. Which details seem most significant?

16. E BIOGRAPHY
The biographer emphasizes Henson's luck in lines 64 and 103. Do you think Henson's character may have contributed to his luck? Explain.

17. F COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Reread lines Use the graphic below to explain similarities and differences between Peary and Henson. Compare and contrast Henson's childhood, education and motivations for becoming an explorer.

18. G BIOGRAPHY
Reread lines Circle the qualities that Peary says make Henson a valuable member of the expedition team.

19. PAUSE AND REFLECT
Reread lines How did Henson and Peary react to difficulties on the expedition?

20. H BIOGRAPHY
Reread lines , underlining the words in quotation marks. Why do you think the author uses Peary's exact words?

21. I BIOGRAPHY
Recall that biographers often include quotations by people who know the subject. Why do you think the author includes this letter in Henson's biography?

22. PAUSE AND REFLECT
Reread lines , underlining the words in quotations. What does the quote suggest about how Peary's behavior may have made Henson feel?

23. J COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Reread lines Circle details that identify how Peary and Henson were recognized for their achievement. What is the difference betweem the way the men on the expedition view Henson's contributions and the way the public viewed them?

24. And now it's time for a quiz!

25. Take out a clean sheet of paper and put your name in the upper right hand corner.
On the title line, write MATTHEW HENSON QUIZ.
Skip the line under that and then number 1-10.
Note that there are TWO questions per slide.
Be sure your answers are in CAPITAL LETTERS - ABCD
Do NOT write on the quiz paper!

26. 1. The author uses the first paragraph of the biography to -
A. explain how Captain Childs influenced Henson to return home
B. introduce Henson as a courageous explorer
C. describe the hardships of exploring the American West
D. provide differing viewpoints of Henson's achievements
2. Henson was inspired to become a sailor when he -
A. went sailing with his father as a child
B. heard stories about life at sea where he worked
C. worked as a cabin boy under Captain Childs
D. met a young navy officer named Robert Peary

27. 3. The quotation in line 151-153 is by - A. Henson B. Marvin
C. Bartlett
D. Peary
4. The author includes details about Henson's experience on the Katie Hines to -
A. explain how Captian Childs influenced Henson
B. describe the harshness and cruelty of life at sea
C. contrast the way Captain Childs and Steinmetz treated Henson
D. compare how black shipmates and other crew members were treated

28. 5. Based on the details in the text, Henson and Peary were both strongly influenced by -
A. a desire for fame
B. a love for adventure
C. living in poverty
D. working as cabin boys
6. The author of this biography notes that Captain Childs helped shape Henson's life when Childs -
A. taught Henson to love adventure
B. got Henson a job with Peary
C. made Henson first mate
D. helped educate Henson

29. 7. Henson's background contrasts with Peary's background because Peary had -
A. a parent who died early in his life
B. a strong desire for adventure
C. a more formal education
D. less experience exploring
8. Haskin says in the biography that Henson took a job on land after his time on a fishing boat because -
A. the boat had a cruel captain and an unhappy crew
B. African Americans had difficulty finding jobs
C. he decided that he wanted more education
D. the death of Captain Childs upset him

30. 9. Peary's comment that he "couldn't get along without" Henson at the North Pole reveals that Peary -
A. thought returning to camp would be difficult
B. disliked the people in the Peary Arctic Club
C. failed to see the importance of the journey
D. recognized the effort and aid people gave
10. What does Henson emphasize in his diary entry about the North Pole?
A. His ability to communicate with Eskimos.
B. The value Peary placed on his hunting skills.
C. The struggle of almost constant marching.
D. His joy in claiming land for the United States.