Comparative Reading

How do the authors tone differ in the passages?

• Text A is angry while Text B is saddened.

• Text A is URGENT and PASSIONATE while Text B is reflective and conflicted.

• Text A is humorous and funny while Text B is sad and doubtful

• Both of the tones are the same

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

In comparative reading, you are to​ (a)   and​ (b)   how authors with differing perspectives address the same or related topics or themes.

• compare
• contrast
• analyze
• explain
• show
• tell

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How does the tone of Poem B differ from Poem A?

• Poem B is playful, while Poem A is reflective.

• Poem B is neutral, while Poem A is emotional

• Poem A is celebratory, while Poem B is critical

• Poem B is more serious and concerned.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the shared theme of both poems?

• The danger of traveling at sea

• The vastness of the ocean

• Humanity’s relationship with the ocean

• The importance of personal reflection

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In comparative reading, you will have to compare and contrast how authors with differing perspectives address the same or related ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   . (answers must be in the correct order)

• topics
• themes
• perspectives
• address
• compare
• contrast

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the primary perspective of Text A?

• Strongly supportive

• Cautiously optimistic

• Neutral

• Highly skeptical

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which argument from Text B challenges a key point in Text A?

• Space exploration fosters technological advancements.

• Exploring space is an inevitable human pursuit.

• The costs of space programs outweigh their benefits.

• Space exploration has cultural benefits.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Comparative reading is the process of analyzing two or more texts on the same topic to identify:

• similarities in ideas or perspectives

• differences in viewpoints, tone, and evidence

• how authors address themes, arguments, or issues

• all of these

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

A key component of comparative reading is:

• figurative language

• perspective and point of view

• grammar and punctuation

• the length of the text

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does each poet address the topic of love in their poem?

• Poem A explores the fleeting nature of love, while Poem B highlights its eternal beauty.

• Poem A examines love's challenges, while Poem B focuses on love's rewards.

• Poem A celebrates the joy and warmth of love, while Poem B reflects on its fragility and pain.

• Poem A criticizes love as a fleeting emotion, while Poem B romanticizes it as unchanging.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5