What is a comparison in an informational text?

• A comparison in an informational text is when two or more things are compared to highlight similarities or differences.

• A comparison in an informational text is when two or more things are compared to highlight differences.

• A comparison in an informational text is when two or more things are compared to confuse the reader.

• A comparison in an informational text is when two or more things are compared to provide additional information.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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What is an analogy in an informational text?

• A comparison between two things that are similar in some way but different in others.

• A summary of the main ideas in a text.

• A statement that provides evidence to support a claim.

• A comparison between two things that are completely unrelated.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

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How are analogies helpful in understanding complex concepts in informational texts?

• Analogies make complex concepts more confusing by introducing unrelated comparisons.

• Analogies are only helpful for understanding simple concepts, not complex ones.

• Analogies provide a familiar comparison or relationship that simplifies and clarifies complex concepts.

• Analogies are irrelevant and do not contribute to understanding complex concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a comparison?

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their sizes and quantities.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their similarities and differences.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their equalities and inequalities.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their connections and relationships.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an analogy?

• A mathematical equation.

• A comparison between two similar things.

• A fictional story.

• A scientific experiment.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Complete the analogy: Cat is to Meow as Dog is to ________.

• Purr

• Hiss

• Chirp

• Bark

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Complete the analogy: Book is to Read as Movie is to ________.

• Write

• Act

• Listen

• Watch

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the purpose of using analogies in paragraphs?

• To confuse the audience with unfamiliar concepts

• To engage readers and enhance comprehension

• To create complex ideas

• To paint a picture in the reader's mind

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a category?

• A collection of things and ideas that describe characteristics

• A collection of things or ideas that have different characteristics

• A collection of things or ideas that have characteristics in common

• A collection of things or ideas that tell the difference and similarities of things.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What category does this belong?

• Helps you communicate with people

• Helps you get fit

• Helps you eat

• Helps you to find your pets

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A