Paired Texts

When comparing two texts about the same topic, what is most important to look for?

• The length of each text

• The opinions of the authors

• Similarities and differences in content, style, and perspective

• Which text is more interesting

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

When comparing two texts, what should you focus on?

• Only the characters

• Themes, characters, and plot

• Only the settings

• The length of each text

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

How do you compare and contrast two texts?

• By listing all the characters

• By identifying similarities and differences

• By summarizing each text separately

• By focusing only on the themes

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary purpose of comparing paired texts?

• To determine which text is longer

• To find similarities and differences in themes and perspectives

• To decide which text is more entertaining

• To evaluate the vocabulary used

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

When analyzing paired texts, what should you focus on?

• The author's background

• The publication date

• The themes and arguments presented

• The number of pages

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following is a key element to consider when comparing two texts?

• The font size used

• The author's writing style

• The price of the book

• The color of the cover

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

How can you identify the tone of paired texts?

• By counting the number of paragraphs

• By analyzing the word choice and sentence structure

• By looking at the illustrations

• By checking the publication year

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is a common method for organizing a comparison of paired texts?

• Chronological order

• Point-by-point analysis

• Random order

• Alphabetical order

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

In literary analysis, what is important when comparing characters in paired texts?

• Their physical appearance

• Their development and relationships

• Their favorite foods

• Their hobbies

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What should you do first when comparing two texts?

• Read only the introduction

• Skim through the texts

• Read both texts thoroughly

• Focus on the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7