Paired Passages: Wolves

There will be two texts that talk about wolves think about what kind of text they are and how they are similar and different.

What kind of text is this?

• Poem

• Informational

• Drama

• Realistic Fiction

Using conTEXT clues, what does the word ¨trifle¨ mean?

• do not laugh at me

• do not mess with me

• do not love me

• do not hate me

Why do you think the author wrote this text?

• to teach information about wolves

• to show how wolves are like people

• to make you laugh

Which sentence below means something similar as this sentence.

"When if comes to matters of protecting my friends and family, do not trifle with me"

• I care about my family and friends

• My friends and family bother with me

• I love my friends and family and you better not hurt them

• Do not mess with me because I am mad

Read the passage. What kind of text is this?

• Poem

• Informational

• Drama

• Realistic Fiction

Why do you think the author wrote this selection?

• persuade the reader to buy a wolf

• tell the reader facts about wolves

• describe some examples of different kinds of wolves

• give an example of how people can be good and bad if they want to

Why is it important that the grandfather tells this story to the grandson?

• It makes the Grandpa proud

• It causes the grandson to learn about being a good person

• It leads the grandpa to thinking his grandson is selfish

• It proves tp grandpa that the grandson is a good helper

What conclusion can the reader make based on BOTH of the wolf texts?

• People can relate to the character and emotions of wolves

• It is important to save the wolves

• People can become friends with wolves

• It is common to find wolves in secret places

Based on the stories, what is one way that the Wolf Poem DIFFERS from the Wolf Story?

• The wolf poem is told by the wolf and the wolf story is told by a human

• Both texts take place in the forest during the winter

How does this text differ from the Wolf Poem and Wolf Story?

• This text does not talk about wolves

• This text is a drama

• This text explains informational facts about a wolf and the other two texts give a more personal experience