Compare Stories by Same Author - 3rd Grade Reading
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Which transition phrase best signals a similarity when writing about two stories?
Which transition phrase best signals a similarity when writing about two stories?
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In both stories. Indicates a shared element between texts.
In both stories. Indicates a shared element between texts.
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What part of the setting must match to say two stories have the same place?
What part of the setting must match to say two stories have the same place?
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The location where events happen. Place refers to the physical location of events.
The location where events happen. Place refers to the physical location of events.
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What is the meaning of theme in a story when you compare two books in a series?
What is the meaning of theme in a story when you compare two books in a series?
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The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn. Theme is the central idea or moral, not just events.
The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn. Theme is the central idea or moral, not just events.
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What is the meaning of setting when you compare two stories by the same author?
What is the meaning of setting when you compare two stories by the same author?
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Where and when the story happens. Setting includes both location and time period.
Where and when the story happens. Setting includes both location and time period.
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What is the meaning of plot when you compare two stories about the same characters?
What is the meaning of plot when you compare two stories about the same characters?
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The sequence of events, including problem and solution. Plot is the story's structure from beginning to end.
The sequence of events, including problem and solution. Plot is the story's structure from beginning to end.
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What does it mean to compare two stories by the same author?
What does it mean to compare two stories by the same author?
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To tell how the stories are alike. Comparing finds similarities between texts.
To tell how the stories are alike. Comparing finds similarities between texts.
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What does it mean to contrast two stories by the same author?
What does it mean to contrast two stories by the same author?
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To tell how the stories are different. Contrasting identifies differences between texts.
To tell how the stories are different. Contrasting identifies differences between texts.
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Which transition word best signals a contrast when writing about two stories?
Which transition word best signals a contrast when writing about two stories?
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However. Shows opposition or difference between ideas.
However. Shows opposition or difference between ideas.
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Identify the best tool for organizing similarities and differences between two stories.
Identify the best tool for organizing similarities and differences between two stories.
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A Venn diagram. Shows overlapping and unique elements visually.
A Venn diagram. Shows overlapping and unique elements visually.
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What should you compare first to decide whether two stories share the same theme?
What should you compare first to decide whether two stories share the same theme?
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The lessons the characters learn in each story. Themes emerge from character growth and lessons.
The lessons the characters learn in each story. Themes emerge from character growth and lessons.
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What part of the setting must match to say two stories have the same time?
What part of the setting must match to say two stories have the same time?
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The time period, season, or time of day. Time setting includes era, season, or hour.
The time period, season, or time of day. Time setting includes era, season, or hour.
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Identify what you should compare to see if plots are similar in two books from a series.
Identify what you should compare to see if plots are similar in two books from a series.
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The problem, key events, and the solution. Plot structure includes conflict and resolution.
The problem, key events, and the solution. Plot structure includes conflict and resolution.
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Which option best describes a theme statement: a topic word or a lesson sentence?
Which option best describes a theme statement: a topic word or a lesson sentence?
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A lesson sentence. Themes are complete thoughts, not single words.
A lesson sentence. Themes are complete thoughts, not single words.
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Which option is a setting detail: character feelings or the place and time?
Which option is a setting detail: character feelings or the place and time?
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The place and time. Setting is where/when, not how characters feel.
The place and time. Setting is where/when, not how characters feel.
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Identify the part of plot that introduces characters and setting at the beginning of a story.
Identify the part of plot that introduces characters and setting at the beginning of a story.
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The beginning (introduction/exposition). Exposition sets up the story's world and people.
The beginning (introduction/exposition). Exposition sets up the story's world and people.
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