Today, we will compare and contrast information on the same topic.CFUWhat are we going to do today?
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
Passage 1 Passage 2
Dogs love to play. They play catch. They also play tug-o-war. Dogs also love to go on walks with their owners.
Dogs are man’s best friend. They are loyal and love to follow humans around. They love going on walks with their owners.
CFUStudents, you probably told your partner that both of these passages are about dogs. When we discuss what something is about, we are discussing its topic. When we read passages on the same topic there can be facts that are similar and facts that are different. Finding facts that are the same (Dogs love to go on walks) is called comparing. Finding facts that are different (Dogs are loyal) is called contrasting. Today, we will compare and contrast information on the same topic after reading several passages.
1. What are both passages about? (pair-share) 2. What is similar about these passages?3. What is different about these passages?
Name _____________________
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
From a website Passage B 1. People talk about fruit in different ways. 2. Teachers talk about fruit as a healthy, sweet-tasting food. 3. Store owners say there are three types of fruit. 4. The first is citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, etc. 5. The second is non-citrus fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, etc. 6. The third type is berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc. 7. Farmers talk about where fruit comes from. 8. Oranges, grapes, and apples are common fruits in America. 9. Tropical fruits grow outside the U.S. in warmer climates. 10. They include bananas, mangos, avocados, papayas, pineapples, kiwis, and more. Adapted from http://greennature.com/gallery/fruit-pictures/ and
http://www.thefruitpages.com/tropical.shtml 93 words
Concept DevelopmentInformation refers to the facts about a topic1.
1 what the passage is about
CFUWhich information below is found in only one passage? Explain your answer.
A Fruits contain seeds. B Fruits are sweet. In your own words, what does it mean to compare information?In your own words, what does it mean to contrast information?
Compare (The same information is found in more than one passage.)
Passages Contrast (Different information is found in only one passage.) Passages
1. Fruits come from nature. A, C 4. Fruits contain seeds. A
2. Fruit is sweet. A, B, C 5. Fruits like pineapple, banana, and papaya are tropical. B
3. There are many types of fruit. B, C 6. Citrus fruits are a source of vitamin C. C
• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
colors = similarities boxes = differencesTopic: FRUIT Example:From a dictionary Passage A fruit \früt\: n. 1. Any product of plant growth useful to humans or animals that grows in nature. 2. It can be eaten as food. 3. It contains seeds. 4. It is usually sweet. 27 words
From a magazine article Passage C 1. The choice of fruits differs with each person. 2. At the store, you'll find many kinds of fruits. 3. Most are sweet tasting. 4. These include berries such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. 5. Another kind is fleshy fruits such as apples, pineapples, bananas, and papayas. 6. A third type is vine fruits such as grapes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. 7. A fourth type is citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, and kumquats. 8. They are excellent sources of vitamin C. 9. So, enjoy the taste of different types of fruits that mother nature has given us. 84 wordsAdapted from http://www.iloveindia.com/nutrition/fruit/index.html
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A, B, and/or C) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages. a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2-6.
Topic: Gold Rush
From a dictionary Passage Agold rush n. 1. It is a large-scale and fast movement of people. 2. They go to a region where gold has been discovered. 3. One example is California in 1849. 31 words
From an encyclopedia Passage B 1. One of the most famous gold rushes was in California in 1848. 2. Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill early in 1848. 3. It drew more than 40,000 people to California within two years. 4. Few of them struck it rich. 5. But all these new people helped California grow! 6. Farming, business, railroads, and even mining grew. 7. These industries had to meet the needs of these new people. 8. Large gold rushes also took place in Australia in 1851, in South Africa in 1884, and in Canada in 1897. 87 words
Adapted from The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
From an educational website Passage C1. Starting in 1848 in California, the American Dream was re-defined. 2. The discovery of gold would forever change California and a young nation. 3. The simple life changed into a new kind of lifestyle. 4. People became more willing to take risks. 5. The new American dream was to get rich quickly. 6. Not many of these 49ers2 hit it big. 7. But the dream was important! 8. Across the country, young men decided to go to California. 9. They also came from Europe, Asia, and South America. 10. It was one of the greatest adventures the world had ever seen. 90 wordsAdapted from http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/intro.html 2 those who looked for gold in 1849
Information From Passages Passages Information From Passages Passages
1. Gold was discovered in California in the 1800s. 4. Not many of the people who came got rich.
2. Lots of people moved to California. 5. People came to California from around the world.
3. California was changed by the Gold Rush. 6. Other large gold rushes happened after the California Gold Rush.
A, B, & C
A & B
B & C
B & C
C
B
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CFU (#2a) How did I/you identify the information in the passage(s)? (#3) How did I/you compare the information in the passages?
Information refers to the facts about a topic. We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
From a dictionary Passage Agold rush n. 1. It is a large-scale and fast movement of people. 2. They go to a region where gold has been discovered. 3. One example is California in 1849. 31 words
From an encyclopedia Passage B 1. One of the most famous gold rushes was in California in 1848. 2. Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill early in 1848. 3. It drew more than 40,000 people to California within two years. 4. Few of them struck it rich. 5. But all these new people helped California grow! 6. Farming, business, railroads, and even mining grew. 7. These industries had to meet the needs of these new people. 8. Large gold rushes also took place in Australia in 1851, in South Africa in 1884, and in Canada in 1897. 87 words
Adapted from The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
From an educational website Passage C1. Starting in 1848 in California, the American Dream was re-defined. 2. The discovery of gold would forever change California and a young nation. 3. The simple life changed into a new kind of lifestyle. 4. People became more willing to take risks. 5. The new American dream was to get rich quickly. 6. Not many of these 49ers hit it big. 7. But the dream was important! 8. Across the country, young men decided to go to California. 9. They also came from Europe, Asia, and South America. 10. It was one of the greatest adventures the world had ever seen. 90 wordsAdapted from http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/intro.html
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1. Information in all passages supports the idea that:
A Gold Rush people don’t get rich. B Gold was discovered in California in the 1800s. C People from around the world came to California. D Striking it rich is part of the American dream.
2. Which passages tell about how California was changed by the Gold Rush?
A Passages A & B C Passages B & C B Passages A & C D Passages A, B, & C
CFU (#4) How did I/you compare and contrast the information on the same topic?
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
Step #1: Read the topic and read the questions below. Step #2: Read each passage.Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
Information refers to the facts about a topic. We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
1. Comparing and contrasting information will help you find specific3 information about a topic.
Early California Settlements Early California settlers from Spain made three kinds of settlements. The first was a mission for religious purposes. The second was a presidio for military use. The third was a pueblo for farming and crops.
2. Comparing and contrasting information will help you do well on tests.
CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is important to compare and contrast information on the same topic? (pair-share). Why is it important to compare and contrast information on the same topic? You may give me my reason or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?
3 detailed (synonym)
Information refers to the facts about a topic. We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
1. In your own words, what does it mean to compare something? 2. In your own words, what does it mean to contrast something?
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A or B) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages. a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
Topic: Bears
From a dictionary Passage Abear \ber\ n. 1. One of many types of large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia. 2. They have long shaggy hair. 3. They have small or no tails. 4. They walk on their heels. 5. They eat fruit, plants, insects, and meat. 39 wordsFrom an educational website Passage B 1. There are many types of bears in the world. 2. They are all mammals and meat-eaters. 3. The Brown Bear includes Kodiak bears and Grizzly bears. 4. The Polar Bear is the biggest of bears and the best swimmer. 5. The Sun Bear is the smallest and sleeps during the day. 6. The Spectacled Bear has golden rings around its eyes. 7. The Sloth Bear moves very slowly, and the Giant Panda spends 14 hours a day eating. 72 wordsAdapted from http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/dondero/msm/bear/brtypes.html
Information From Passages Passages
1. Bears are mammals.
2. The Sloth Bear moves very slowly.
A & B
B3. Information in the passages supports the idea that:A Pandas are brown with white ears.B The Polar Bear is the biggest bear. C The Sloth Bear moves very slowly.D There are many types of bears.
4. Which passage tells about what kind of tails bears can have?A Passage AB Passage BC Passages A and BD None of the above.
What did you learn today about comparing and contrasting information on the same topic?Day 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________Day 2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
1. Living reptiles are classified in four types. 2. The turtles have a protective bony shell, usually covered with horny plates. 3. They mostly live in water although some can go on land. 4. They are the oldest living reptiles. 5. Croco-diles and alligators are large, meat-eating reptiles that live in swamps and rivers. 6. They are related to the extinct dinosaurs. 7. Lizards and snakes are the last two types of reptiles. 8. Nearly all in this group live on land. 75 words
Adapted from The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
Independent PracticeInformation refers to the facts about a topic.
• When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
• When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic. Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A, B, and/or C) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages. a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2-6.
Topic: Reptiles
From a dictionary Passage Areptile (rep'til, -tīl) n. 1. Any cold-blooded animal that lays eggs. 2. These include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, or even dinosaurs. 3. They have scales or horny plates on the outside. 4. Many breathe by means of lungs. 5. It is also a slang term for animals that crawl or creep. 39 words
From an educational website Passage C 1. Reptiles are the only animals that actually walked the same ground at the time when the dinosaurs ruled the world. 2. They have been on the earth for the past 300 million years. 3. You have probably read in your school books about the different reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, and crocodiles. 4. Most of the reptiles breathe through their lungs, but some also breathe through membranes that are near their mouth. 5. Crocodiles can replace their teeth all through their lifetime. 6. They can either swim in water or stay on land. 7. Snakes can be poisonous or not. 8. The tongue of the snake is very special as it acts like a nose to them. 9. Some turtles live for more than 300 years 120 wordshttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-reptiles.html
Information From Passages Passages Information From Passages Passages
1. There are different types of reptiles. 4. Most reptiles breathe through their lungs.
2. Some turtles live more than 300 years. 5. Lizards and snakes are two types of reptiles.
3. The tongue of a snake is like a nose for them. 6. Reptiles are related to dinosaurs.
A, B, & C
C
C
A & C
A, B, & C
A, B, & C
Name _____________________
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Step #1: Read the topic and read the questions below. Step #2: Read each passage.Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
From an encyclopedia Passage B
1. Living reptiles are classified in four types. 2. The turtles have a protective bony shell, usually covered with horny plates. 3. They mostly live in water although some can go on land. 4. They are the oldest living reptiles. 5. Croco-diles and alligators are large, meat-eating reptiles that live in swamps and rivers. 6. They are related to the extinct dinosaurs. 7. Lizards and snakes are the last two types of reptiles. 8. Nearly all in this group live on land. 75 words
Adapted from The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
Independent Practice (continued)Information refers to the facts about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
Topic: Reptiles
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
From a dictionary Passage Areptile (rep'til, -tīl) n. 1. Any cold-blooded animal that lays eggs. 2. These include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, or even dinosaurs. 3. They have scales or horny plates on the outside. 4. Many breathe by means of lungs. 5. It is also a slang term for animals that crawl or creep. 39 words
From an educational website Passage C 1. Reptiles are the only animals that actually walked the same ground at the time when the dinosaurs ruled the world. 2. They have been on the earth for the past 300 million years. 3. You have probably read in your school books about the different reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, and crocodiles. 4. Most of the reptiles breathe through their lungs, but some also breathe through membranes that are near their mouth. 5. Crocodiles can replace their teeth all through their lifetime. 6. They can either swim in water or stay on land. 7. Snakes can be poisonous or not. 8. The tongue of the snake is very special as it acts like a nose to them. 9. Some turtles live for more than 300 yearshttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-reptiles.html 120 words
1. Information in all passages supports the idea that: A Turtles live for more than 300 years. B Crocodiles live in swamps and rivers. C Turtles are the oldest living reptiles. D There are different types of reptiles.
2. Which passages tell where crocodiles live?
A Passages A & B
B Passages A & C
C Passages B & C
D Passages A, B, & C
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Information From Passages Passages Information From Passages Passages
1. All nuts have an outer shell. 4. Salted nuts should be avoided.
2. Nuts are very high in nutrition. 5. Nuts are really fruits.
3. Cracking the nut open is a challenge. 6. Nuts contain good oils.
Periodic Review 1Information refers to the facts about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic. Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A, B, and/or C) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.
a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2-6.
Topic: Nuts
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
From a dictionary Passage Anut \nut\ n. 1. A dry, one-seeded fruit. 2. It consists of a kernel or inside part and a woody shell. 3. The kernel is the part that can be eaten. 4. It is any hard-shelled fruit of a wide variety of trees, such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts. 5. They are good to eat. 48 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. One common trait of nuts is a hard outer covering or shell. 2. Nuts are really fruits. 3. The shell protects the inner seed from animals. 4. That inner seed is usually good to eat. 5. To overcome thick nutshells, humans (and other primates) developed tools. 6. The hard nutshell is a challenge that must be overcome. 7. The reward is the kernel inside that you get to eat. 8. This has become a metaphor for a puzzle, "a hard nut to crack." 78 wordsAdapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Nuts.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. Nuts are good for your nutrition! 2. Most nuts have a lot of vitamins, healthy fats, and fibers. 3. Nuts are beneficial for the brain, too. 4. They help prevent memory loss. 5. They are also a natural source of good oils. 6. Nuts make the perfect recipe for a healthy body and mind. 7. Some nuts that are good for you include almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts. 8. Some nuts and seeds include Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. 9. Salted, honey roasted, or caramelized nuts should be strictly avoided. 84 words
1. Information in all passages supports the idea that: A Nuts are too hard to crack. B Nuts are a good food to eat. C Almonds are the best nut to eat. D Eating nuts makes you smarter.
2. Which passages tell that nuts have hard shells?
A Passages A & B
B Passages A & C
C Passages B & C
D Passages A, B, & C
Periodic Review 1 (continued)Information refers to the facts about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Topic: Nuts
From a dictionary Passage Anut \nut\ n. 1. A dry, one-seeded fruit. 2. It consists of a kernel or inside part and a woody shell. 3. The kernel is the part that can be eaten. 4. It is any hard-shelled fruit of a wide variety of trees, such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts. 5. They are good to eat. 48 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. One common trait of nuts is a hard outer covering or shell. 2. Nuts are really fruits. 3. The shell protects the inner seed from animals. 4. That inner seed is usually good to eat. 5. To overcome thick nutshells, humans (and other primates) developed tools. 6. The hard nutshell is a challenge that must be overcome. 7. The reward is the kernel inside that you get to eat. 8. This has become a metaphor for a puzzle, "a hard nut to crack.” 78 words Adapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Nuts.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. Nuts are good for your nutrition! 2. Most nuts have a lot of vitamins, healthy fats, and fibers. 3. Nuts are beneficial for the brain, too. 4. They help prevent memory loss. 5. They are also a natural source of good oils. 6. Nuts make the perfect recipe for a healthy body and mind. 7. Some nuts that are good for you include almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts. 8. Some nuts and seeds include Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. 9. Salted, honey roasted, or caramelized nuts should be strictly avoided. 84 words
Step #1: Read the topic and read the questions below. Step #2: Read each passage.Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
Information From Passages Passages Information From Passages Passages
1. Insects are small in size. 4. Insects have adapted to do many different things.
2. There are many kinds of insects. 5. Insects feed on decaying matter.
3. Insects have six legs. 6. Insects are not the same as spiders.
Periodic Review 2Information refers to the facts about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic. Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A, B, and/or C) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.
a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2-6.
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Topic: Insects
From a dictionary Passage Ain·sect [ ín sèkt ] n. 1. These are small six-legged animals. 2. They breathe air. 3. They do not have a backbone. 4. They have a body with well-defined segments. 5. These include a head, thorax, abdomen, two antennae, three pairs of legs, and usually two sets of wings. 6. It is a term for something like an insect but that is not an insect, such as a spider or centipede. 7. There are nearly one million different species of insects. 68 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. There are about 900,000 known insect species. 2. The largest group is the beetles. 3. Next, in order of size, are the moths and butterflies. 4. Others include the wasps, ants, and bees. 5. These are followed by the flies and mosquitoes. 6. Insects are much the same as they were 200 million years ago. 7. Their success is due to their small size, their many eggs, and their ability to adapt. 8. The mouthparts may be adapted to chewing, sucking, piercing, or lapping. 9. The legs can be adapted for walking, running, jumping, burrowing, or swimming. 10. Insects may feed on plants or decaying matter. 97 wordsAdapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/insect.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. There are many kinds of insects. 2. Some kinds, like bees (for honey) and silk moths (for silk), are very helpful to humans. 3. Other insects help flowers grow. 4. They make good soil. 5. They control pests. 6. They decompose dead materials. 7. But some insects damage crops. 8. Other insects bite humans. 9. Insects, like mosquitoes and fleas, can transmit diseases to humans and animals. 10. Termites can cause damage to buildings. 11. So, learning to identify insects and how they have adapted can prove helpful. 78 words
Periodic Review 2 (continued)Information refers to the facts about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Topic: Insects
From a dictionary Passage Ain·sect [ ín sèkt ] n. 1. These are small six-legged animals. 2. They breathe air. 3. They do not have a backbone. 4. They have a body with well-defined segments. 5. These include a head, thorax, abdomen, two antennae, three pairs of legs, and usually two sets of wings. 6. It is a term for something like an insect but that is not an insect, such as a spider or centipede. 7. There are nearly one million different species of insects. 68 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. There are about 900,000 known insect species. 2. The largest group is the beetles. 3. Next, in order of size, are the moths and butterflies. 4. Others include the wasps, ants, and bees. 5. These are followed by the flies and mosquitoes. 6. Insects are much the same as they were 200 million years ago. 7. Their success is due to their small size, their many eggs, and their ability to adapt. 8. The mouthparts may be adapted to chewing, sucking, piercing, or lapping. 9. The legs can be adapted for walking, running, jumping, burrowing, or swimming. 10. Insects may feed on plants or decaying matter. 97 wordsAdapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/insect.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. There are many kinds of insects. 2. Some kinds, like bees (for honey) and silk moths (for silk), are very helpful to humans. 3. Other insects help flowers grow. 4. They make good soil. 5. They control pests. 6. They decompose dead materials. 7. But some insects damage crops. 8. Other insects bite humans. 9. Insects, like mosquitoes and fleas, can transmit diseases to humans and animals. 10. Termites can cause damage to buildings. 11. So, learning to identify insects and how they have adapted can prove helpful. 78 words
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/identifying-insects.html1. Information in all passages supports the idea that:
A There are many kinds of insects. B Insects are harmful to humans. C Insects are helpful to humans. D All insects have hard shells.
2. Which passages tell about how insects adapt?
A Passages A & B
B Passages A & C
C Passages B & C
D Passages A, B, & C
Step #1: Read the topic and read the questions below. Step #2: Read each passage.Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Information From Passages Passages Information From Passages Passages
1. The Wright brothers invented the first airplane.
4. Airplanes fly due to the lift provided by their wings.
2. The first flight took place in 1903. 5. The airplane changed the way we travel.
3. Airplanes are heavier-than-air craft. 6. Early flying machines tried to imitate birds.
Periodic Review 3Information refers to the facts and details about a topic.We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic. Step #1: Read the topic and read information #1 in the table below. Step #2: Read each passage. a. Identify information #1 (from the table) in the passage(s). (underline)Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. (write A, B, and/or C) Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages. a. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for information #2-6.
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Topic: Airplanes
From a dictionary Passage Aair·plane [air-pleyn] n. 1. It is an aircraft that is heavier than air. 2. It is kept up by the push of the passing air on its fixed wings. 3. This air is driven by propellers, jet engines, etc. 4. Any similar aircraft that is heavier than air, as a glider or helicopter. 44 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. An airplane goes up because of air moving against the wings, which causes air to be pushed fast downward. 2. The faster the plane moves, the more lift there is. 3. Other people tried to build flying machines that moved like birds. 4. These didn’t work. 5. On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane that was heavier than air near Kitty Hawk, N.C. 6. It was a biplane (two main wings) with two propellers run by a gas motor. 78 words
Adapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/airplane.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. The invention of the airplane changed the way we travel. 2. It also made traveling smoother. 3. Airplanes gave us the chance to explore the world, help with problems like floods, and provide better defense. 4. The Wright brothers invented the first airplane. 5. It was a biplane with two main wings, one above the other. 6. The two wings helped provide a greater lift for the plane. 7. At last, on Dec. 17, 1903, the first flight of their airplane took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 8. It lasted for 59 seconds. 9. It reached a height of 120 feet. 10. It covered a distance of 852 feet. 101 words
Periodic Review 3 (continued)Information refers to the facts and details about a topic.
We can compare and contrast information after reading several passages on the SAME topic.
Compare and contrast information on the same topic.
When you compare information on a topic, you identify what is similar in the passages. When you contrast information on a topic, you identify what is different in the passages.
Topic: Airplanes
From a dictionary Passage Aair·plane [air-pleyn] n. 1. It is an aircraft that is heavier than air. 2. It is kept up by the push of the passing air on its fixed wings. 3. This air is driven by propellers, jet engines, etc. 4. Any similar aircraft that is heavier than air, as a glider or helicopter. 44 wordsFrom an encyclopedia Passage B 1. An airplane goes up because of air moving against the wings, which causes air to be pushed fast downward. 2. The faster the plane moves, the more lift there is. 3. Other people tried to build flying machines that moved like birds. 4. These didn’t work. 5. On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane that was heavier than air near Kitty Hawk, N.C. 6. It was a biplane (two main wings) with two propellers run by a gas motor. 78 wordsAdapted from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/airplane.aspx
From an educational website Passage C 1. The invention of the airplane changed the way we travel. 2. It also made traveling smoother. 3. Airplanes gave us the chance to explore the world, help with problems like floods, and provide better defense. 4. The Wright brothers invented the first airplane. 5. It was a biplane with two main wings, one above the other. 6. The two wings helped provide a greater lift for the plane. 7. At last, on Dec. 17, 1903, the first flight of their airplane took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 8. It lasted for 59 seconds. 9. It reached a height of 120 feet. 10. It covered a distance of 852 feet. 101 wordshttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/invention-of-the-airplane.html1. Information in all passages supports the idea that:
A Airplanes changed the way we travel. B The Wright Brothers invented the airplane. C Airplanes attempted to flap like birds. D Airplanes fly due to lift on their wings.
2. Which passages tell about how airplanes fly?
A Passages A & B
B Passages A & C
C Passages B & C
D Passages A, B, & C
Step #1: Read the topic and read the questions below. Step #2: Read each passage.Step #3: Compare the information in the passages. Hint: Identify information that is the same among the passages.Step #4: Compare and contrast information on the same topic by answering the questions. Hint: Use the table you filled out for help.
4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.5 (3Q)Compare and contrast information on the same topic
after reading several passages or articles. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
