Paired Selection

What strategies do I follow when working on a paired passage?

• Read both stories and answer questions

• Read one story and answer questions and read second story and answer questions

• Read both stories and answer the first set of questions and then the second set of questions

• Read the second passage and answer questions and then read the first selection and answer questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

With which statement would the poet and the author of the selection most likely agree?

• it is important to ask for help when building a sandcastle.

• The details of a sandcastle should be carved by hand.

• Children like building sandcastles more than adults do.

• A well-made sandcastle takes time to build.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The speaker in the poem and the author of the selection both emphasize the importance of --

• selecting the perfect location for building a sandcastle

• using items from nature to decorate a sandcastle

• mixing the sand just right before building a sandcastle

• finishing the details of a sandcastle in just one day

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the main purpose of using paired selections in reading comprehension exercises?

• To compare and contrast different writing styles

• To focus on a single author's perspective

• To analyze the historical context of a text

• To practice summarizing a single text

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

When analyzing paired selections, what is a common strategy to understand the relationship between the texts?

• Identify common themes or topics

• Focus on the vocabulary used

• Examine the sentence structure

• Count the number of paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In paired selections, how can identifying the tone of each text help in understanding the overall message?

• It reveals the author's bias

• It highlights the main characters

• It distinguishes the narrative style

• It clarifies the emotional context

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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

• Improves mathematical skills

• Enhances critical thinking

• Increases memorization ability

• Develops artistic talent

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is a key difference between paired selections and single text analysis?

• Paired selections require comparing two texts

• Single text analysis involves multiple authors

• Paired selections focus on one genre

• Single text analysis is always longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How does understanding the author's purpose in each text of a paired selection aid comprehension?

• It helps in identifying the main idea

• It confuses the reader

• It makes the text longer

• It changes the genre

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What should a reader focus on when answering questions about paired selections?

• The relationship between the texts

• The font size of the text

• The number of pages

• The publication date

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9