Lesson 7: Comparing and Contrasting Texts 📊

Grade Level: 3rd-5th

CCSS Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL/RI.3-5.9 - Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic

TEKS Standards:

• 3rd Grade: TEKS 3.9(E) - Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text

• 4th Grade: TEKS 4.9(E) - Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text

• 5th Grade: TEKS 5.9(E) - Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text

Materials: Two short texts on the same topic, Venn diagram

Duration: 25 minutes

Activity:

• Read two short texts on the same topic (e.g., two articles about penguins, two versions of a folktale)

• Create a Venn diagram on the board

• Model identifying similarities and differences

• Students complete their own Venn diagram comparing the texts

• Discuss which text was more informative/interesting and why

Assessment: Students write 3-4 sentences explaining how the texts are similar and different