Comparing Reading Passages

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can compare the themes of two different reading passages to understand their similarities and differences.

Lesson Flow

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14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead two short passages (provided by the teacher) and identify two themes from each passage. Write a paragraph comparing the themes, highlighting at least two similarities and two differences. Choose two different stories you have read recently. Identify the main themes of each story and write a paragraph comparing them, noting at least two similarities and two differences in the themes presented.”

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