Compare and Contrast

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Literary Comprehension
- Theme 3-10
- Summarize 3-10
- Make Inference 3-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 3-10
- Sequence 3-10

Literary Analysis
- Literary Elements 3-10
- Compare & Contrast 3-10
- Make Connections 3-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Literary Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Informational Comp
- Main Ideas 6-10
- Summarize 6-10
- Make Inferences 6-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 6-10
- Sequence 3-5

Informational Analysis
- Text Features 6-10
- Compare & Contrast 6-10
- Make Connections 6-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Info Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Compare and contrast elements within and between text(s)
Literary Analysis - Reading EALR 2.3.1, 2.5.6

Story

Selection

Poem

Directions:

	Step 1 - Choose a question from the list below by highlighting it.
	Step 2 - Copy the question to the clipboard. (Edit-copy or Ctrl-C) Be sure you haven’t copied the italicized notes which are included for clarification.
	Step 3 - Go to your Word document and paste the question into the appropriate area. (Edit-paste or Ctrl-V)
	Step 4 - Customize the question to match the information in the story.

Multiple Choice Stems (1 Point)

#. How is <character> different from <character> in the story?

a. <difference>

b. <difference>

c. <difference>

d. <difference>

Grade 3,4,5

#. According to the story, which sentence tells how <character> is different from <character>?

a. <difference>

b. <difference>

c. <difference>

d. <difference>

Grade 3,4,5

#. According to the story, which sentence tells how <two characters in the story> are alike?

a. <sentence>

b. <sentence>

c. <sentence>

d. <sentence>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. How do <character’s> feeling about <subject> compare to the author's feeling about <same subject>?

a. <feelings>

b. <feelings>

c. <feelings>

d. <feelings>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. How are <event> in the story and <event> in the story alike?

a. <event>

b. <event>

c. <event>

d. <event>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

The author of story states “____________.” Provide two examples from the story that <demonstrate the idea from the story>.

NOTE: Use above stem for linking two passages together

Grade 6,7,8,10

Short Answer Stems (2 Points)

#. What are two differences/similarities between <character> and <character>? Include information from the story in your answer.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. The author of story states “<passage>.” Use two examples from the story that <demonstrate the idea from the story>.

NOTE: Use above stem for linking two passages together

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. How do author’s/subject’s feelings about <_____> compare to the author’s/subject’s feelings about <____>? Include one detail from <the first selection> and one detail from <the second selection> in your answer.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

Extended Response Stems (4 Points)

#. What are two ways <character in story> is like <character in selection>? Include information from <1st selection> and the <2nd selection> in your answer.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. What are two ways <character in selection> is different than <character in selection>? Include information from <1st selection> and the <2nd selection> in your answer.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

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