Comparing Accounts of the Same Topic

When analyzing two different texts about the same topic, what should you look for to understand the authors' purposes?

• The number of chapters in each text.

• The tone and style of writing.

• The font size used in each text.

• The number of references cited.

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.3

TRUE OR FALSE: When comparing and contrasting texts, consider the authors’ purposes for writing, their points of view, and the information they chose to include.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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ELAGSE5RI6

Page 257 Which two details are in BOTH accounts ?

• E F

• A B

• C B

• E F

• A D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

When comparing two accounts of the same event, what is crucial to identify to understand the authors' perspectives?

• The length of each account

• The authors' backgrounds and biases

• The publication date of each account

• The number of paragraphs in each account

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is a key element to consider when analyzing the structure of two texts on the same topic?

• The use of metaphors

• The sequence of events

• The type of paper used

• The number of illustrations

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What should you focus on to determine the reliability of two different accounts of the same event?

• The authors' credentials and sources

• The color of the book covers

• The price of each book

• The number of pages

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

When comparing the vocabulary used in two texts about the same subject, what is important to note?

• The complexity and specificity of terms

• The font style

• The number of adjectives

• The use of punctuation

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How can the tone of two different texts on the same topic affect the reader's understanding?

• It can change the perceived importance of the topic

• It can alter the physical appearance of the text

• It can increase the length of the text

• It can affect the font size

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a common method to compare the themes of two literary works on the same topic?

• Analyzing the main characters' development

• Counting the number of chapters

• Measuring the book dimensions

• Checking the publication year

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which aspect is essential to compare when evaluating the effectiveness of two arguments on the same issue?

• The evidence and examples provided

• The number of pages

• The color of the text

• The author's name length