Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements

RL.3.9 Compare and Contrast Stories in the Same Genre

Run Run Run & Ready Set Paddle Text

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Multiple Choice

Choose whether each sentence describes events in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.

Family is involved in the competition.

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

• Both

Multiple Choice

Choose whether each sentence describes events in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.

Nonprofit groups increased awareness of their charity work.

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

• Both

Multiple Choice

Choose whether each sentence describes events in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.

Training required focus, not speed.

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

• Both

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: How did both texts approach the theme?

• Both texts described how important it is to be the best.

• Both texts described the experiences leading up to the race, rather than who won the race.

• Both texts described what award the first place winners would receive.

• Neither text described how family could be involved in the competition.

Multiple Select

Part B: Select two details from the texts that support the answer in Part A.

• Before this year, Jamal had been too young to take part in the race, even with an adult. (Passage 1)

• On the day of the race, the paddling teams had to transport their boats to the launch site by 9:00 in the morning. (Passage 1)

• Many of the teams were made up of parents and their children, and Jamal could not stop grinning. He was part of something big, exciting, and fun! (Passage 1)

• All things considered, Shelly knew she would have a wonderful time cheering for Karen and watching the finalists cross the finish line. (Passage 2)

• The media would televise the race, so Shelly knew her friends at home could watch Karen too. (Passage 2)

Multiple Select

Select the two similarities from the texts on their approach to their theme.

• Families are brought closer together because of a race.

• Races are described as the most important competition there is.

• Competitions are described as only for individuals who are really talented.

• Races are shown to have a purpose that is more important than who wins.

• Training is explained as something that you should do right before a race.

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