Compare and contrast two paragraphs describing Alexander Fleming's scientific discovery of penicillin using this compare-and-contrast reading activity where scholars explain what happens through writing, decide whether the excerpts are from an article or story, and if feelings are expressed. 

Concepts

compare and contrast, paragraphs, scientific discoveries, compare and contrast texts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide background knowledge of Alexander Fleming by searching interesting videos or articles about his life and discovery of penicillin 
• Assign partners to write paragraphs on the same topic. When complete, have them compare and contrast how each one is written
• Extend learning through a more in-depth research project about Alexander Fleming and his scientific discovery

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should be familiar with the differences between an article and story, and how feelings are expressed in writing 

Pros

• This worksheet provides an interesting topic to read about, and lends itself to extended learning opportunities 

Cons

• Question one necessitates a short answer; however, there is limited space to write, making the task challenging for writers with large print 

Common Core

RI.3.9