Comparing Texts

The main purpose of “How to Save a Baby Orangutan” is to ______, whereas the main purpose of “Why We Need Rainforests” is to ______.

• introduce readers to Dr. Signe Preuschoft; inform

  readers about Earth’s water cycle

• inform readers about the threats orangutans face;

  help readers understand the vital role rainforests

  play in the planet’s health

• describe the unique ecosystem in Borneo; explain

  why deforestation occurs

• explain how orangutans communicate; compare

  the lumber and coal industries

Chapters 1 and 2 are mostly like which of the following stories?

• Holes (Stanley is sent to jail for kids for stealing shoes)

• Woods Runner (Samuel's family is captured by British soldiers and the Iroquois. Samuel must walk through the wilderness to rescue them.)

• Black Beauty (Beauty, the horse, is passed from one owner to the next. Some are cruel, some are kind.)

• The Sign of the Beaver (Matt is left in the wilderness while his father leaves to get the rest of the family.)

This story is a modern gothic text (compared to Fall of the House of Usher which is a traditional gothic text). What is similar in them?

• They both use gloomy settings

• They both have unusual occurrences

• They both use dramatic endings where everything is resolved

• They both have ordinary, relatable characters

What information in the second passage could BEST help readers understand information in the first passage?

• Take a hike for exercise.

• Pack your food properly to avoid bears.

• Play a card game if it rains.

• Read the campsite rules.

A similarity between "James Forten" and " "They Called Her Molly Pitcher" is

• both stories were set on a ship.

• both stories described the soldiers uniforms.

• both stories revealed one person's part in the war using sensory details.

• both stories showed what it was like to be captured by the British.

What is an extended metaphor?

• Words that appeal to our senses.

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

• A comparison of two unlike things that extends the entire poem or story.

• I don't know we didn't learn this.

To compare the information texts, we can start to find the . . . . . and . . . . ..

• Similarities and Differences

• Differences and Differences

• Similarities and Similarities

• Similarities and Contradictions

Passage 1- Tom loved spending his weekends outdoors. He would ride his bike around the neighborhood, play soccer with his friends in the park, and explore the nearby woods. Tom's favorite part was when he discovered a hidden trail that led to a beautiful pond. He enjoyed the peaceful moments by the water, observing ducks and dragonflies.

Passage 2

Emily was more of an indoor enthusiast. She loved reading books in her cozy room, creating colorful drawings of nature, and putting together challenging puzzles. On weekends, she invited her friends over for board game nights, where they would laugh and strategize until bedtime. Emily found joy in the quiet and creative atmosphere of her indoor activities.

Compare the similarities in the two passages.

• One preferred her room, while the other liked the outdoors.

• They both liked to spend time with friends.

• They both enjoyed the water.

• One liked the puzzles, but the other liked sports.

How are the fisherman's wife & the vain jackdaw similar?

• Both characters are extremely vain.

• Both characters try to gain power and status that they do not deserve.

• Both characters die at the end.

• Both characters are afraid of water.

When comparing two texts, what is the primary focus?

• A) Identifying the main characters

• B) Analyzing the similarities and differences

• C) Counting the number of pages

• D) Listing the authors' names