Mrs Difficult

Compare and Contrast is one of the most important ELA skills. But why not mix things up by having students compare and contrast two paintings instead of two works of literature or nonfiction? In this lively, week-long unit, students compare and contrast different aspects of two wonderful paintings. The paintings were created 200 years apart, but both paintings depict a lively street scene of New York City. Your students will love these exercises which culminate in a 5 paragraph essay. Enjoy! (A

Comparing and contrasting are critical ELA skills. Take a break from comparing and contrasting two passages. Instead compare and contrast PICTURES. You and your students will analyze a portrait of Princess Diana and her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Then, your students will analyze a portrait of Queen Victoria and two of her grandchildren from the 1800s. How is each royal family presented? How have royal portraits changed over the last century? The answers might surprise you! Thi