Character Lessons Compared
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast how different characters learn similar lessons in a story.
Warm-Up Video
Mind Blooming · 1:55
Compare and Contrast | English For Kids | Mind Blooming
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Compare means to tell what is alike or the same between two things, while contrast means to tell what is different.
- 2
A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer with two overlapping circles used to compare and contrast.
- 3
Keywords to compare include same, also, and like, while keywords to contrast include different, but, and unlike.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In a story, two characters, Alex and Jamie, both learn the importance of honesty. Alex faces a situation where he lies to avoid getting in trouble but later confesses and accepts the consequences. Jamie initially deceives a friend to gain an advantage in a game but eventually admits the truth and apologizes. Compare and contrast how Alex and Jamie learn the lesson of honesty. What is one similarity in how they learn this lesson, and what is one difference in their experiences?”
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