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 Lesson 6		 Comparing and Contrasting Literary Elements
 Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples: 1 | 2 | 3 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 > Self Check

Self Check:

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Yes No   Question
1. Are you actively thinking as you read, noticing how elements in the story or poem can be compared or contrasted?
2. Are you aware of how the author presents the sequence of events in a story?
3.
Do you notice how one event may be the cause for another event. Or can you figure out why one event occurred (what caused it?)
4.
Do you know several different kinds of graphic organizers to help you brainstorm comparisons and contrasts as you read?
5. Do you know a couple different formats (organization) to use when you write about a comparison / contrast?
6. Do you remember some of the words that you can use when writing about compare / contrast?
7. Will you be able to use the skills of sequencing, cause/effect, and compare/contast in other stories you read in class, or independently?
8. Did you have enough help in writing the extended response?
9. Are you feeling good about your skill at evaluating your own writing?

What did you do best in this lesson?

What do you think you need more work on and why? What kinds of things would help?

At the beginning of this lesson we listed some objectives or skills, you were going to practice and learn. Check each skill you have accomplished:

Review the meaning of sequence, cause and effect, and compare / contrast,
Identify reading and writing strategies to help make comparisons,
Identify cause and effect and explain why it matters,
Identify sequence of events (this helps analyze cause and effect),
Compare and contrast characters or events,
Score and evaluate your answers.

Now, write the score you earned on the items you just practiced. (*1 point for a correct answer.)
Item
Possible
Score
My Score Was:
1. Multiple Choice - cause/effect from story:
The Sound of Thunder
1* 
2. Multiple Choice - setting, context, cause/effect, inference, character, sequence, main idea from story:
Cold Equation, Part 1
8*
3. Multiple Choice - compare from poem:
Sisters
1*
4. Short Answer - contrast from story:
Weep No More, My Lady
2, 1, or 0
5. Short Answer - cause/effect or compare/contrast from story:
From the Land and Back
2, 1, or 0
6. Extended Response - compare/contrast from essay:
Fatherhood: Wheeler-Dealer
4, 3, 2, or 1
TOTAL: (18 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. What book are you currently reading? Explain how two characters in the book are similar.

Reflect on your learning:

Think for a few minutes about what you learned in this lesson. How do you think you are a stronger reader now? What are some tools you have to help you understand how to make an inference, or how to compare/contrast ideas of different characters? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note about how smart you are!!

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