Comparing Reading Passages
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Objective
I can compare the themes of two different reading passages to understand their similarities and differences.
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Practice
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read 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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