Grade 2 Formative Compare and Contrast

1. How are the ”Dog” text and “Cat” text

similar or the same?

• a)  They are explaining why an animal is the best pet.

• b)  They are explaining why cats make the best pets.

• c)  They are explaining why dogs make the best pets.

• d)  They don’t have any similarities.

Which text describes an animal as being “easy to take care of”?

• a)  Dogs

• b)  Cats

• c)  Both Texts

• d)  Neither Text

What would be a good title for both texts?

• a)  Animals

• b)  Pigs As Pets

• c)  Pets

• d)  Dogs

Which text describes an animal as being “easy to train”?

• a)  Dogs

• b)  Cats

• c)  Both Texts

• d)  Neither Text

Which text do you agree with the most? Share and provide one example from the text you agree with the most.