comparing and contrasting story elements

Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements

Released 2010

Read the following sentences from the passage.

Based upon the context clues in these sentences, what will the reader infer to be the meaning of the word communicate?

F. To speak a new language

G. To make information known

H. To climb a wall safely

J. To tell someone what to do

Released 2010

Read the following sentences from the passage.

Based upon the context clues in these sentences, what will the reader infer to be the meaning of the word communicate?

F. To speak a new language

G. To make information known

H. To climb a wall safely

J. To tell someone what to do

Released 2010

Read the following sentences from the passage.

Based upon the context clues in these sentences, what will the reader infer to be the meaning of the word communicate?

F. To speak a new language

G. To make information known

H. To climb a wall safely

J. To tell someone what to do

TODAY I WILL LEARN HOW TO…..

compare and contrast the story elements (the traits of a character) by citing text-

based evidence.

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VOCABULARY

Story Elements

Story ElementsSetting

Plot

Characters

Theme

Conflict

Setting- Where the story took place

Plot- Events or Action in the Story

One little pig built a straw

house.

Characters- the person or thing that performs the action in the story.

Theme- central or main idea of the story

The pigs learn the importance of doing

things well.

If you build a brick house, it will last

longer than building a straw house.

Conflict- problem that has to be solved in a story.

The wolf is trying eat the pigs for dinner. So he tries to catch them by blowing their houses down.

Character Traits- description of the character

smartpersistent

courageous

Compare and Contrast

Same Different

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

Check for Understanding

How many story elements are there? Name them.

There are 5 story elements. Plot, Setting, Characters, Theme,

Conflict

Check for Understanding

What is the difference between the plot and the conflict?

The plot describes the events or action in the story. The conflict

describes a problem that has to be solved in the story.

Check for Understanding

When you describe the personality of a character, you are describing ………….

Character Traits

MODELING:COMPARING AND CONTRASTING CHARACTER

TRAITS

Brian Jamal

Brian ran as fast as he could. His heart pounded heavily, but his feet felt as if it had wings. “Just a little further”, he thought to himself as he grew closer to the other team’s runner. With a final burst of speed, Brian shot across the finish line-two steps ahead of the runner in blue.

Jamal’s sneakers were like lead weights dragging his feet down into the track. He knew the runner in the blue shirt was going to zoom past him at any minute. Why couldn’t he move faster? Jamal did not want his part of the relay race to cause his team to lose.

Brian Jamal

Brian ran as fast as he could. His heart pounded heavily, but his feet felt as if it had wings. “Just a little further”, he thought to himself as he grew closer to the other team’s runner. With a final burst of speed, Brian shot across the finish line-two steps ahead of the runner in blue.

Jamal’s sneakers were like lead weights dragging his feet down into the track. He knew the runner in the blue shirt was going to zoom past him at any minute. Why couldn’t he move faster? Jamal did not want his part of the relay race to cause his team to lose.

Brian

• Determined

• Persistent

Jamal

• Concerned

• Anxious

Brian and Jamal

• Desire to win the race• Athletic

26. Below, read lines 27-30 from the story.

Now read these lines about Brian’s friend Jamal.

Which of the following contrasts Brian’s attitude while running the race with Jamal’s attitude?F. Brian is determined, but Jamal is anxious.G. Brian is concerned, but Jamal is sad.H. Jamal is proud, but Brian is worried.J. Jamal is calm, but Brian is upset.

GUIDED PRACTICE:COMPARING AND CONTRASTING CHARACTER

TRAITS

Group A - Define the character traits of Erik

Group B- Define the character traits of Grandpa Bill

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Group C- Define the character traits of Adam

Group D- Define the character traits of David

Write traits on chart paper.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Choose 2 characters and compare and contrast their traits.

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Closure

Share one thing you learned from today’s lesson.