MAP 7th Grade Reading
A comprehensive course to build reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills for the MAP 7th Grade Reading test.
Advanced Topics
Comparing and Contrasting Texts
Spotting Similarities and Differences
Sometimes you'll read two passages or stories and need to compare (find similarities) and contrast (find differences) between them.
How to Compare and Contrast
- Look for characters, settings, and events that are alike or different.
- Notice how authors' styles or purposes change between texts.
- Use Venn diagrams to organize your ideas.
Why This Skill Matters
It helps you:
- Think more deeply about what you read.
- Prepare for essays and test questions.
- Understand different perspectives.
Real-World Connections
You compare and contrast when:
- Choosing between two movies to watch.
- Deciding which brand of sneakers to buy.
- Discussing pros and cons of vacation destinations.
Examples
Reading two articles about space travel and listing how their facts and opinions are similar and different.
Comparing two characters from different stories and how their actions lead to different endings.
In a Nutshell
Find what’s alike and what’s different between two texts.