Paired Text

What is the main purpose of using paired texts in English literature?

• To compare and contrast themes

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To focus on one perspective

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is a benefit of reading paired texts?

• It limits the reader's understanding

• It provides multiple perspectives

• It makes reading more difficult

• It reduces the need for analysis

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In paired texts, what is a common method used to analyze the texts?

• Ignoring one text

• Focusing on only one theme

• Comparing and contrasting

• Reading only the introduction

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of paired texts?

• Different genres

• Same author

• Contrasting themes

• Identical plots

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

How can paired texts enhance vocabulary learning?

• By repeating the same words

• By providing context for new words

• By using only simple words

• By avoiding complex sentences

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is a paired text?

• Two texts with the same plot

• Two texts that are read together for comparison

• A single text with two authors

• A text with two different endings

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is an example of paired texts?

• A novel and its sequel

• A poem and a short story with similar themes

• Two unrelated newspaper articles

• A biography and an autobiography of the same person

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Why might an educator use paired texts in a lesson?

• To simplify the lesson

• To encourage critical thinking

• To reduce reading time

• To focus on one text only

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What skill is primarily developed by analyzing paired texts?

• Memorization

• Critical analysis

• Speed reading

• Note-taking

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following best describes the relationship between paired texts?

• They are always written by the same author

• They explore similar or contrasting themes

• They must be from the same time period

• They are always fictional

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7