Tips & tricks for comparing and contrasting texts
By: Sandra K. Athans and Robin W. Parente
Contributors: Parente, Robin W.
Edition: First edition.
Series: The Common Core Readiness Guide to Reading
Publisher: Rosen Publishing; Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781477775431; 9781477775455; 9781477775462
Subjects: Reader-response criticism; Critical thinking; Reading comprehension; Language experience approach; Study and teaching; Study and teaching (Middle school); Reading; Reading (Secondary); Whole language
Other titles: Tips and tricks for comparing and contrasting texts
Description: One important part of the Common Core Standards for Reading is the ability to read two (or more) separate pieces of writing and then find their similarities and differences. This volume, penned by two teachers, provides that important piece of the Common Core Standards by including several lengthy pieces of writing that students can read and enjoy and then study, with a new eye for comparing and contrasting, using the provided interactive quiz questions and tips from an expert reader.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.

Grade level for this book is grades 5-8.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Chapter 1: A Quick And Easy Overview: The Skills And The Tips & Tricks; title: Chapter 2: Comparing And Contrasting Literature: Expert Reader Model; title: Chapter 3: Comparing And Contrasting Literature: Guided Practice; title: Chapter 4: Comparing And Contrasting Informational Texts: Expert Reader Model; title: Chapter 5: Comparing And Contrasting Informational Texts: Guided Practice; title: Glossary; title: For More Information; title: Bibliography; title: Index.