Compare and Contrast Stories

How are the settings of the two stories alike?

• Both stories take place in an apartment.

• Both stories take place in a city.

• Both stories take place in a restaurant.

• Both stories take place in a park.

Which word best describes how Mo mainly feels in “Old Place, New Place”?

• bored

• angry

• excited

• unsure

What is most alike about Mo in the two stories?

• In both stories, Mo compares something new with what he is used to.

• In both stories, Mo thinks about a lesson he learned from a family member.

• In both stories, Mo tells somebody that his mind is made up about something.

• In both stories, Mo takes a trip from one neighborhood to a different one.

How are the events of the two stories different?

• Mo helps his family with a problem in “Old Place, New Place,” but in “The Best Sandwich,” Mo’s family helps him with a problem.

• Mo tries a different way of doing things in “Old Place, New Place,” but in “The Best Sandwich,” Mo decides the old way is better.

• Mo introduces his family to a new friend in “Old Place, New Place,” but in “The Best Sandwich,” Mo thinks mainly about the past.

• Mo meets somebody new in “Old Place, New Place,” but in “The Best Sandwich,” Mo does things with his new friend.

What is one way both stories are alike?

• Both stories take place on the same day.

• Both stories show the thoughts of many characters.

• Both stories show some of the same characters.

• Both stories take place mainly in one character’s imagination.

What is a theme of both “Old Place, New Place” and “The Best Sandwich”?

• Family members should help one another during difficult times.

• Sometimes the best solution to a problem is to learn to live with it.

• Trying new things can be hard but can also be fun and rewarding.

• Planning out the future can be helpful but can also cause worry.

Passage 1

Reggie and his parents were going on a vacation to Maldives. He was delighted to sit by the window. He looked out of the window excitedly. The buildings gradually grew smaller until they looked like small dots. The moving vehicles were no longer visible. Occasionally, he could see clouds floating around. His mom was watching a movie and his dad was reading the newspaper. Reggie turned his attention to what other people were doing. He saw that most of the passengers had gone off to sleep. The flight attendants were busy providing passengers with blankets and pillows. Reggie knew that it would be a long time before they landed. However, he wasn't feeling sleepy. He took out his sketch book and began to sketch.

Passage 2

Reggie's eyes widened as he looked at his surroundings in wonder. It seemed as if he had entered into a new world. He could not wait to explore the place with his parents. The tall trees around them formed a thick, green umbrella which blocked the sunlight. All they could hear was the sound of insects, birds, and animals.

Reggie could barely contain his excitement when he saw a lioness with her cubs on the other side of the stream. He tried to look at the lioness closely from the window.

After a short ride they came to a place where they saw beautiful peacocks dancing in all their glory. To the right there were deer and stags. Reggie was loving every moment of this ride. He knew that he would never forget this day.

How are the settings in the stories different?

• The first story is set in an airplane, while the second story is set in a safari bus.

• The first story is set in a bus, while the second story is set in a toy train.

• The first story is set in Maldives, while the second story is set in a zoo.

• The first story is set in a train, while the second story is set in a car.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

• Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small

• Both Kate and Jill have homes

• Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

This is an example of comparing and contrasting:

• settings

• characters

• animals

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CCSS.RL.3.9