Unit 5 Week 1 Compare and Contrast Characters and Settings

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What does it mean to compare and contrast characters and settings?

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To compare means to identify similarities between characters or settings, while to contrast means to identify differences.

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What are similarities?

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Similarities are the characteristics or features that two or more things share.

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What are differences?

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Differences are the characteristics or features that distinguish two or more things from each other.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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How can you identify similarities between two characters?

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Look for shared traits, behaviors, or experiences that both characters exhibit.

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How can you identify differences between two characters?

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Look for unique traits, behaviors, or experiences that set one character apart from another.

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What is an example of comparing characters?

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Both Stella and Tim are students, but they come from different countries.

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What is an example of contrasting settings?

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Stella lives by the Oder River in Poland, while Tim lives by the Rio Grande River in Mexico.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in reading?

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It helps readers understand the relationships between characters and settings, enhancing comprehension.