Students practice compare and contrast writing while exploring their ancestry, heritage, and family traditions in this engaging research project. Students conduct an oral history interview with someone from an older generation, then compare cultural traditions and experiences to discover what has stayed the same and what has changed over time.

This structured writing project includes interview questions, graphic organizers, and scaffolding to help students organize their ideas and write a clear compare-and-contrast essay.

✅ Included for teachers:

• Teacher notes to plan lessons
• Questions for students to use
• Graphic organizers
• Outlines to scaffold the writing process
• Students learn to compare as well as contrast
• Finished product is a well-written essay

✅ Included for students:

• An intriguing activity to learn about their families
• Students enjoy connecting with an older relative with these questions
• Questions are provided - students may add others
• Graphic organizers walk them every step of the way.

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