Compare and contrast paired passages

​Today we will compare two text and analyze their similarities and differences by making annotated notes on each one

​What does "Paired Text" mean?

• ​Two texts or passages that discuss similiar topics or ideas

• ​Similarities vs differences

• They have questions that have answers found in 1 or 2 of the passages

Multiple Choice

What is a paired passage?

• Two fiction passages

• Two passages that have questions on each passage and questions that compare and contrast both passages.

• Two stories that don't have a connection but you compare and contrast them both.

There are 4 rules when reading a paired passage.

Paired Passages:

Comparing Text Structures

Across Two Texts

Details

Details

Text structure

Text structure is the way the
details in a text are organized.

It’s like a blueprint or a plan
for how a text is built.

1.

Knowing the text structure
helps you understand the
text’s main idea.

2.

Texts with a clear structure
are easier to remember.

3.

If you know the text
structure, you can predict
what you might learn next.

Why is text structure important?

​Find this page

• What is the text structure of this passage?

• What are clue words that give you hints about the text structure?

• What is the main idea of this passage?

• Pay close attention to specific details from the passage.

While reading, think about...

Multiple Choice

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

Multiple Choice

What are clue words that give you hints about the text structure?

• similar, same, both, however, difference

• first, next, then, last, before, after,

• problem, solution, resolution, dilemma

• most importantly, for instance, in fact

Open Ended

What is the main idea of this passage?

• What is the text structure of this passage?

• What are clue words that give you hints about the text structure?

• What is the main idea of this passage?

• Pay close attention to specific details from the passage.

Multiple Choice

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

Multiple Choice

What are clue words that give you hints about the text structure?

• similar, same, both, however, difference

• first, next, then, last, before, after,

• problem, solution, resolution, dilemma

• most importantly, for instance, in fact

​Complete the graphic organizer using information from the two texts.

Be sure to include details that prove the text structure of each passage.

​Blizzard Beach and
Typhoon Lagoon

A Watery Challenge

Poll

How do you feel about comparing and contrasting a paired text?

• Really good

• It's getting easier

• Well, I think I get it

• YIKES, help in small group!