Lesson 22: Compare & Contrast
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of texts by comparing and contrasting sources within and across genres.
Checklist for Compare and Contrast:
In order to determine how to compare and contrast information in two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the
same topic, use the following steps:
-first, choose two or more texts that present information on the same topic or subject
-next, identify the information each text offers
-after, identify the main ideas in each text, as well as the details that support these ideas
-then, identify the conflicting information each text offers on the same topic
-finally, explain where the texts disagree both in their presentation of facts or their interpretation of events
To analyze a case in two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic, consider the following questions:
-What kind of information does each text offer?
-How do the main ideas and supporting details differ? How are they the same? How does it result in conflicting information?
In what ways do the authors of each text disagree? How does this contribute to the conflicting information that they provide?
RI/L.8.1, RI/L.8.9, SL.8.1.A, SL.8.1.C, SL.8.2
DOK 2 & 3
Text Chunking
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Graphic Organizers
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds
Quiz questions, Open-Ended Response Questions, Discussion and Notes
StudySync Skill Lesson on Compare & Contrast