Comparing and Contrasting Lesson

​The Fun They Had Compare/Contrast

​Conversation teacher insturction -level 0

Partner talk -level 1 (whispering)​

Help- Raise your hand if you have a question or a comment

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Activity -Quizizz

​Movement- as directed

Participation- speak to you partner when directed, complete slides in Quizizz as needed

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S​uccess - following CHAMPS will make each student successful

​Comparing Texts

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T2 Integrate information presented in different informational texts, media, or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

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T3​ Compare and contrast how authors of different genres present events that address similar topics.

​The Fun They Had

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Take 2 minutes to talk to your partner about what this story was about to refresh your memory. Use complete sentences when talking. ​

*What was it about?

*What happened in it?

Fill in the Blanks

Think of an example of how this story is similar to your life.

Fill in the Blanks

Think of an example of how this story is different from your life.

​The Blackhole of Technology

Take 2 minutes to talk to your partner about what this story was about to refresh your memory. Use complete sentences when talking. ​

*What was it about?

*What happened in it?​

Multiple Choice

The Blackhole of Technology

What is the author's purpose of this story?

• To persuade readers to take a vacation to the Cambodian Temples.

• To inform readers that if they don't get out of the blackhole of technology they will miss out on the important things in life.

• To entertain readers by telling them all about her vacation to Cambodia

• To tell readers that they should follow Miley Cyrus on Instagram

​Discuss with your partner

In what ways are the two stories different from each other?​

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Use complete sentences when discussing with partner​

Fill in the Blanks

In What ways are these stories different from each other?

​Discuss with your partner

In what ways are the two stories alike?

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Use complete sentences when discussing with partner​​

Fill in the Blanks

In what ways are these stories similar to each other?

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​Is the author of Blackhole of Technology for (pro) or against (con) technology?

Be ready to defend your answer

​For/Pro

​Move Around!

​Against/Con

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​Is the author of The Fun They Had for (pro) or against (con) technology?

Be ready to defend your answer​

​For/Pro

​Move Around!

​Against/Con

Fill in the Blanks

Our essential question is: How is technology harmful and helpful to society?

How has "The Fun They Had" taught you about the impact of modern technology?

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Think about what education might look like in 100 years. What are some things real people of the future might say about the way our education system is set up now?

Draw

Draw what YOU think school will look like in 100 years.

Audio Response

About 4 years ago I asked my classes if they would prefer Margie's way of school or the 'old way' of school. They almost all picked Margie's way of school. Now when I ask, they almost all pick the 'old' way. What inferences (good guesses) can you make about the change?

Open Audio Recorder

​No school tomorrow, Friday November 11th.

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Have a safe weekend, make good choices!​

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See you all Monday!​