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This Party! organizer also includes:
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- Graphic Organizer
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What could be more fun than two birthday parties in one day? Compare and contrast two parties with a short reading passage and a graphic organizer that focuses on character, setting, and events from the story.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include in a reading packet or comprehension assessment
- Have readers think about two parties they have attended, and use the graphic organizer to compare and contrast their own experiences
Classroom Considerations
- Some of the worksheets are in color, but printing in black and white shouldn't affect understanding
- Font for the reading passage is a little small, and contains typos
Pros
- Emphasizes comparing and contrasting skills, as well as close reading
- Two worksheets can be combined onto one piece of paper, making it a good homework activity or warm-up
Cons
- None