Apply Reading Standards to Literature - 6th Grade Writing
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What is a precise thesis statement for a compare-and-contrast response expected to do?
What is a precise thesis statement for a compare-and-contrast response expected to do?
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State a clear claim about similarities and differences in approach. Thesis previews the comparison's main findings.
State a clear claim about similarities and differences in approach. Thesis previews the comparison's main findings.
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What is a theme in literature?
What is a theme in literature?
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A central message or insight about life developed through the text. Theme goes beyond plot to express universal truths.
A central message or insight about life developed through the text. Theme goes beyond plot to express universal truths.
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What is the best type of evidence to support a comparison of themes in two texts?
What is the best type of evidence to support a comparison of themes in two texts?
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Relevant quotations or specific details from each text. Direct quotes prove your analysis claims.
Relevant quotations or specific details from each text. Direct quotes prove your analysis claims.
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What is the main purpose of comparing and contrasting two literary texts on a similar theme?
What is the main purpose of comparing and contrasting two literary texts on a similar theme?
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To analyze how each text develops the same theme in different ways. Comparing reveals unique techniques authors use for similar themes.
To analyze how each text develops the same theme in different ways. Comparing reveals unique techniques authors use for similar themes.
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Identify the strongest evidence type for theme analysis: personal opinion or cited text details.
Identify the strongest evidence type for theme analysis: personal opinion or cited text details.
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Cited text details. Text evidence supports claims objectively.
Cited text details. Text evidence supports claims objectively.
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What does it mean to cite textual evidence in a literature comparison?
What does it mean to cite textual evidence in a literature comparison?
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To refer to exact quotes or details that support the claim. Citations provide proof from the texts themselves.
To refer to exact quotes or details that support the claim. Citations provide proof from the texts themselves.
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Which transition word best signals contrast: “similarly” or “however”?
Which transition word best signals contrast: “similarly” or “however”?
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However. Shows difference between the texts' approaches.
However. Shows difference between the texts' approaches.
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Which transition word best signals similarity: “in contrast” or “likewise”?
Which transition word best signals similarity: “in contrast” or “likewise”?
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Likewise. Shows similarity between the texts' approaches.
Likewise. Shows similarity between the texts' approaches.
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What is the difference between a summary and an analysis in a compare-and-contrast response?
What is the difference between a summary and an analysis in a compare-and-contrast response?
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Summary tells what happens; analysis explains how meaning is developed. Analysis interprets meaning, not just events.
Summary tells what happens; analysis explains how meaning is developed. Analysis interprets meaning, not just events.
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What is the other common structure for organizing a full compare-and-contrast response?
What is the other common structure for organizing a full compare-and-contrast response?
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Block structure (Text A then Text B). Discusses all of one text before the other.
Block structure (Text A then Text B). Discusses all of one text before the other.
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What does “point of view” mean when comparing how two texts present a theme?
What does “point of view” mean when comparing how two texts present a theme?
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The narrator’s perspective (first-person, third-person, etc.). Who tells the story shapes how theme emerges.
The narrator’s perspective (first-person, third-person, etc.). Who tells the story shapes how theme emerges.
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Which choice is an author’s craft feature useful for comparing theme approach: imagery or page numbers?
Which choice is an author’s craft feature useful for comparing theme approach: imagery or page numbers?
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Imagery. Literary devices reveal how authors build meaning.
Imagery. Literary devices reveal how authors build meaning.
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What is a common structure for a compare-and-contrast paragraph about two texts?
What is a common structure for a compare-and-contrast paragraph about two texts?
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Point-by-point structure. Alternates between texts for each comparison point.
Point-by-point structure. Alternates between texts for each comparison point.
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Which element is most useful for comparing approaches to a theme: font choice or character decisions?
Which element is most useful for comparing approaches to a theme: font choice or character decisions?
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Character decisions. Characters' choices reveal theme through action.
Character decisions. Characters' choices reveal theme through action.
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What is one key way a drama may approach a theme differently than a prose story?
What is one key way a drama may approach a theme differently than a prose story?
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Drama develops theme through dialogue and stage directions. Plays show theme through character speech and action.
Drama develops theme through dialogue and stage directions. Plays show theme through character speech and action.
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What is one key way a poem may approach a theme differently than a short story?
What is one key way a poem may approach a theme differently than a short story?
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Poems often use condensed language and imagery over extended plot. Poetry's brevity requires symbolic, compressed meaning.
Poems often use condensed language and imagery over extended plot. Poetry's brevity requires symbolic, compressed meaning.
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Which question best targets “approach” to a theme: plot summary or how the author develops the message?
Which question best targets “approach” to a theme: plot summary or how the author develops the message?
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How the author develops the message. Approach focuses on technique, not just content.
How the author develops the message. Approach focuses on technique, not just content.
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What does it mean to contrast two texts?
What does it mean to contrast two texts?
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To identify differences in ideas, theme, or approach. Contrasting highlights what makes each text unique.
To identify differences in ideas, theme, or approach. Contrasting highlights what makes each text unique.
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What does it mean to compare two texts?
What does it mean to compare two texts?
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To identify similarities in ideas, theme, or approach. Comparing finds what texts have in common.
To identify similarities in ideas, theme, or approach. Comparing finds what texts have in common.
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What is the difference between theme and topic?
What is the difference between theme and topic?
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Topic is the subject; theme is what the text says about it. Topic names what it's about; theme states the author's message.
Topic is the subject; theme is what the text says about it. Topic names what it's about; theme states the author's message.
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Which transition phrase best signals a similarity between two texts?
Which transition phrase best signals a similarity between two texts?
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Similarly. Shows likeness between ideas.
Similarly. Shows likeness between ideas.
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What is meant by a text's form in literature?
What is meant by a text's form in literature?
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Its structure or format (for example, poem, drama, short story). Form refers to the literary type or medium used.
Its structure or format (for example, poem, drama, short story). Form refers to the literary type or medium used.
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What does it mean to compare two literary texts?
What does it mean to compare two literary texts?
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Identify similarities in elements such as theme, plot, or characters. Comparing examines what texts have in common.
Identify similarities in elements such as theme, plot, or characters. Comparing examines what texts have in common.
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What does it mean to contrast two literary texts?
What does it mean to contrast two literary texts?
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Identify differences in elements such as theme, plot, or characters. Contrasting examines how texts are different.
Identify differences in elements such as theme, plot, or characters. Contrasting examines how texts are different.
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What is a topic in literature (as used in compare-contrast writing)?
What is a topic in literature (as used in compare-contrast writing)?
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The general subject a text is about (for example, friendship). Topics are broad categories themes explore.
The general subject a text is about (for example, friendship). Topics are broad categories themes explore.
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