Comparing Two Texts

What is one similarity between the two texts?

• Both have video games

• Both have food samples

• Both have 200 types of dolls

• Both offer a block building area

What is one similarity between the two texts?

• Both have more than toys

• Both have food samples

• Both have 200 types of dolls

• Both are located on Johnstown Road

What is one difference between the two texts?

• Only one is located on Johnstown Road

• Only one sells toys

• Only one has video games

• Only one has a block building area

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• order and sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• cause & effect

What is one difference between the two texts?

• The country does not have vacation or breaks

• Only the city has animals

• The country can be a great life for some people

• Only the city has a lot of space

What is one similarity between the two texts?

• Both have a lot of space

• Both have nature

• Both can have animals

• Both live close to neighbors

How are the text features alike in both texts?

• Both have one photograph

• Both have two headings

• Both have maps

• Both have diagrams

What detail about how turtles are tracked was included in both passages?

• Turtles are tagged to track their progress.

• People count and record the number of empty shells.

• Scientists record information about turtles and their survival.

• Scientists track the number of storms that happen each year near turtle nests.

Which sentence BEST describes the difference be tween the two passages?

• The first passage shows the benefit of television; the second passage shows the problems with television.

• The first passage describes the invention of television; the second passage explains why television is so popular.

• The first passage explains the importance of TV; the second passage describes how TV can be used in education.

• The first passage describes the history of television; the second passage explores whether watching TV is good or bad.