Comparing Texts

What is this week's reading standard?

• RL 9.5

  Author's Ideas and Claims

• RI 9.7

  Comparing Texts using Multiple Mediums

• RI 9.6

  Author's Point of View/Perspective

• RL/I 9.4

  Meaning of Words and Phrases

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is this week's learning target?

• We are learning how to determine the character traits of different characters when the narrator gives us insight into what each one is thinking.

• We are learning why it important that readers evaluate everything they eat before they read a text.

• We are learning how to evaluate two or more texts that address similar themes or topics.

• We are learning similarities and differences of how texts portray people in a novel, drama or play.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is today's topic?

• Comparing and Contrasting Text and other mediums

• Multimedia Specialist

• Determining themes and central idea

• Author's Point of View and Perspective

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the meaning of the word compare?

• To compare means to look at how alike or similar things are.

• To compare means to look at how beautiful or ugly places can be.

• To compare means to analyze something closely

• To compare means to look at how different things are

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word contrast mean?

• Contrast means to make connections with events and people

• Contrast means to analyze two things carefully

• Contrast means to tell the differences between things

• Contrast means to determine how things are alike or the same.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of media

• Television

• Food

• Paper

• Hardcopies

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is an example of print media?

• Cellular Phone

• Radio

• Magazine

• Television

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is an example of multimedia?

• Video Podcast

• Markers

• Pencils

• Textbook

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When somebody looks at how similar two things are, it is called ________

• Texting

• Evaluating

• Comparing

• Contrasting

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Carver Middle School has over 600 students. It is located in Scotland County in the state of North Carolina. The school is mostly composed of white upper middle class students whose parents have an income of over $75,000 per year. Most students who attend this school are all "A" or "B"students.

Motion Middle School has a population of 612 students. It is located in Dream World County in the state of North Carolina. Like the community of Dream World, Motion Middle School has a very diverse population. Despite the cultural differences, the school continues to excel academically and has a positive and inviting atmosphere.

Which similarity would support the idea that all students in North Carolina should be expected to excel?

• Dream World County and Scotland County can both be found in the state of North Carolina.

• Both schools have students that perform well academically

• Both schools have over 600 students.

• One school is located in Scotland county and the other school is located in Dream World County.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3