RLA Units

Lesson Purpose

To introduce students to strategies for comparing/contrasting similar texts

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:

·         compare two texts looking for similarities and differences by looking for 4 key pieces of information

Student Target

“I can compare two articles to see how they’re similar and different.”

CCR Standards

Reading

• Reading Anchor 9

  Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Reading Anchor 9: Level A

• RI.1.9

  Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.