To recognize story elements, a child reads two books noting similarities and differences. To build appreciation for story elements, a child reads two books back-to-back. The adult and child then ...

Help your Grade 3 students master comparing texts the way RL.3.9 and RI.3.9 actually ask for it: compare and contrast two stories, or two texts on the same topic. This complete unit teaches students ...

Joe M continues to make me chuckle. Today, he writes a seven-paragraph essay, comparing and contrasting Portland, Maine, with Reykjavik, Iceland. As you make your way through it, you can't help but ...