Readers
COMPARE TEXTS
Compare 2 texts on the same topic
Apply the same comparative-thinking process.
Support readers in identifying categories of comparison.
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T-Chart WITH Lines | WITHOUT Lines
Jamboard | Figjam
Sentence frames & transitions | Grades K-2
Sentence frames & transitions Grades 3-12
Infer categories of comparison.
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DISCLAIMER: Although the lessons below compare texts with different topics, the thinking process remains the same.
Grades K-1
Mini-Lesson Resources
Google Doc
Grades 2-3
Mini-Lesson Resources
Grades 4-6
Mini-Lesson Resources
Grades 7-12
Mini-Lesson Resources
Explain comparative thinking in writing.
Grades K-1
Mini-Lesson Resources
Google Doc
Grades 2-3
Mini-Lesson Resources
Grades 4-6
Mini-Lesson Resources
Google Doc
Grades 7-12
Mini-Lesson Resources
Underground railroad example | 2 Passages | Jamboard | Figjam showing Steps 1-3 and comparative paragraphs