Comparing and Contrasting Two Short Stories | Printable | Google Drive | Easel

This best-selling 8-page unit is a lesson on how to compare and contrast two short stories and write a comparison/contrast composition. These are skills that will help students appreciate the stories they read and learn to write a composition that will help them in future English classes.

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Here's what teachers say:

"This activity was organized, helpful and engaging for my special ed students. They enjoyed working together and independently. It provided great review and plenty of practice. THANK YOU!"

"Thank you. This is a thorough, well-organized, complete package for helping students write clearly and effectively as they learn to write by comparing and contrasting the work of others. It can be adapted to many settings."

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Included in this resource:

• a note to the teacher with instructions on how to present the lesson;
• 2 sample rubrics;
• a graphic organizer on which students take notes on the plot, characters,

theme, point of view, and tone of two short stories;

• an instruction sheet for students; and
• 2 rubrics for the teacher to use to grade the compositions.

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You can use this resource three ways:

1. Print the pdf and distribute the pages to your students.

2. Assign the exercise in Google Drive. Students can submit their work to you however you wish. (Google Classroom, email, etc.)

3. This resource can also be used in Easel by TpT™ to make it an interactive resource you can assign in your digital classroom. Click on the “Open in Easel” button after purchase.

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Using the Google Drive Resource will save you hours of time and reams of paper. Your students will learn grammar and usage the easy way.

The benefits of Google Drive Resources include:

• Share lessons and exercises one page at a time.
• Students can access the materials from anywhere they have access to their Google Drive.
• Students work directly in the file.
• Increase student engagement.
• Go Paperless. No need to use a copy machine.
• No printing is required; however, if you wish to print, it will look great!
• No lost assignments.
• Infuse technology.
• Readiness for college.
• Google Drive is completely free for teachers and students.

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I hope you find this exercise helpful. Thank you.

Charlene Tess

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