7th Grade C&C

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between comparing and contrasting texts?

• Comparing focuses on similarities, while contrasting focuses on differences.

• Comparing focuses on differences, while contrasting focuses on similarities.

• Both comparing and contrasting focus only on similarities.

• Both comparing and contrasting focus only on differences.

Open Ended

Why is it important to be able to compare and contrast texts when reading or studying literature?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a genre listed in the slide?

• Informational: articles, essays, documents

• Literature: fiction, poetry, drama

• Media: film, art, music

• Science: experiments, lab reports

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps in writing a comparative response?

• Analyze similarities and differences

• Use evidence from each text

• Explain how authors present ideas

• Summarize only one text

Open Ended

Explain how comparative responses help in understanding multiple texts. Use examples from the lesson.

Multiple Select

Which of the following words are part of the key vocabulary for this lesson?

• Genre

• Paraphrase

• Media

• Metaphor

Open Ended

How does analyzing similarities and differences between texts affect the meaning you derive from them?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between comparing and contrasting texts?

• Comparing focuses on similarities, while contrasting focuses on differences.

• Comparing focuses on differences, while contrasting focuses on similarities.

• Both comparing and contrasting focus only on similarities.

• Both comparing and contrasting focus only on differences.

Multiple Choice

Reread the responses below. Then select the correct summary.

This plan for future space exploration seems very practical. Space exploration is costly. It makes sense to use a cheaper method for now. Robot missions can determine whether a planet is even worth exploring before committing more resources. Manned programs can cost tens or hundreds of times more than robotic ones. Using robots helps scientists use their resources more wisely. They can carry out initial explorations of more places, increasing the chances of making an important discovery.

• There are more important things for the government to spend money on than manned space travel.

• Manned space travel is too dangerous, and sending robots helps keep people safe.

• Robotic space exploration is cheaper and more practical.

Multiple Choice

Reread the responses below. Then select the correct summary.

I think Mr. Lincoln is correct in prioritizing cheaper, unmanned space missions over manned space exploration. This is especially important for government programs like NASA. Limiting the cost of space exploration would allow the U.S. government to invest more money in programs with more urgent need. That money could be used to provide better services to veterans or create more affordable housing. Why should the government invest billions of dollars in a program with no real urgency? Why should we spend so much to take a risk we do not yet need to take? Space exploration is important. But our investment in the future should not be prioritized over addressing the real challenges we face today.

• There are more important things for the government to spend money on than manned space travel.

• Manned space travel is too dangerous, and sending robots helps keep people safe.

• Robotic space exploration is cheaper and more practical.

Multiple Choice

Reread the responses below. Then select the correct summary.

Mr. Lincoln rightfully reminds us of the risks involved in sending humans to explore space. Every time we launch a spacecraft with astronauts aboard we put their lives in danger, and too many astronauts have died already. Space exploration is important, but protecting and preserving human life should always be the priority. Unmanned space exploration can complete tasks more efficiently and without the risk of losing human life. It is not only foolish and misguided but downright cruel to keep sending astronauts to their deaths. People in favor of sending humans into space—when we could more safely and effectively send robots instead—have no regard for human life.

• There are more important things for the government to spend money on than manned space travel.

• Manned space travel is too dangerous, and sending robots helps keep people safe.

• Robotic space exploration is cheaper and more practical.

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