Tips & Tricks for Comparing and Contrasting Texts

by Sandra K. Athans, Robin W. Parente

Overview

One important part of the Common Core Standards for Reading is the ability to read two (or more) separate pieces of writing and then find their similarities and differences. This volume, penned by two teachers, provides that important piece of the Common Core Standards by including several lengthy pieces of writing that students can read and enjoy and then study, with a new eye for comparing and contrasting, using the provided interactive quiz questions and tips from an expert reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477775455
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Common Core Readiness Guide to Reading Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Quick and Easy Overview: The Skills and the Tips & Tricks 7

Chapter 2 Comparing and Contrasting Literature: Expert Reader Model 13

Close Reading 15

Multiple-Choice Questions 19

Written Response Question 21

Chapter 3 Comparing and Contrasting Literature: Guided Practice 24

Close Reading 25

Multiple-Choice Questions 30

Written Response Question 31

Chapter 4 Comparing and Contrasting Information Texts: Expert Reader Model 24

Close Reading 34

Multiple-Choice Questions 41

Written Response Question 42

Chapter 5 Comparing and Contrasting Informational Texts: Guided Practice 24

Close Reading 45

Multiple-Choice Questions 52

Written Response Question 53

Glossary 56

For More Information 58

Bibliography 61

Index 62