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A Tale of Two Texts: Comparing Information from Multiple Texts

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  • You will compare and contrast two texts about the same topic.
  • You will learn to identify differences in format, focus, time period, and information across multiple texts.
  • You will explore how reading more than one text can deepen understanding of a topic.
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Level 1

Both Sam's article and Kayla's book are about Katherine Johnson. Name one way in which the texts are similar, and one way in which they are different.

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In 2-3 sentences, explain why it is helpful to read more than one text to understand a topic.

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Imagine that you read a book review about your favorite novel. Describe one other text that you might read next, in order to learn more about the novel.

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