Compare and Contrast

What lesson do both stories have in common?

• The importance of doing homework

• The value of sharing magical experiences

• The danger of exploring new places

• The need to stay indoors

What do Sarah and Mike have in common?

• They both are very talkative

• They both enjoy being alone at first

• They both are afraid of magic

• They both dislike nature

Which sentence from "The Magic Garden" is similar to "The Enchanted Forest"?

• "Sarah discovered a mysterious garden"

• "Every flower she touched turned into butterflies"

• "She spent hours there"

• "Sarah learned that sharing magic with others made it even more special"

How are the settings different in these stories?

• One is in a garden, the other in a forest

• One is underground, the other in space

• One is at school, the other at home

• One is in winter, the other in summer

What discovery do both characters make by the end?

• Magic isn't real

• Nature is dangerous

• Sharing makes experiences better

• Being alone is best

How are the plots different?

• Only one character finds magic

• Only one story has a happy ending

• The magic affects different things - flowers versus trees

• The stories happen in different seasons

Which action is similar in both stories?

• Both characters do homework

• Both characters make friends

• Both characters visit their magical places regularly

• Both characters tell their parents

What happens first in both stories?

• The characters meet new friends

• The characters discover a magical place

• The characters learn a lesson

• The characters go to school

How are the magical powers different?

• Only one story has real magic

• One involves touch, the other sound

• Only one has living creatures

• One is dangerous, the other is safe

What theme appears in both stories?

• Never talk to strangers

• Always tell adults about discoveries

• Magic can be dangerous

• Sharing experiences brings more joy