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Compare
and Contrast With "Pink and Say"
Designed
by:
Anna Messer, Bradley Elementary
Grade
Level: Five
Subject: Reading (Comprehension
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1)
CORE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE: compare and
contrast situations, characters, emotions, solutions,
and texts. (5-CM-6)
2)
OVERVIEW: Students will participate in a shared
reading of the book, Pink and Say, By Patricia Polacco.
They will then break up into five groups to
complete a large venn-diagram that compares and
contrasts the two main characters by examining their
traits, emotions, backgrounds, situations, and
finally, their role in the climax of the story.
All five groups will present their venn-diagrams
to the rest of the class.
3)
FOCUS/ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What does it mean to
compare and contrast something?
What would be a good way to organize the
similarities and differences of the characters in the
book, Pink and Say?
4)
TIME FRAME: one, fifty minute class session
5)
RESOURCES/MATERIALS:
TEACHER
= 5 copies of the book, Pink and Say, By
Patricia Polacco, a compass to create large circles,
chart paper, and markers.
STUDENTS
= 1 compass per group, 5 sheets of poster-board,
markers, rulers if needed, and access to a copy of the
book, Pink and Say.
6)
CULMINATING ASSESSMENT: Each group will be
responsible for constructing a venn-diagram on
poster-board that compares and contrasts one of the
following character elements: traits (physical and
personality), emotions (displayed throughout the
story) , backgrounds (where they grew up, families,
etc.), situations (their contribution to the plot of
the story), and finally, their role in the climax of
the story (what happens to the characters at the end
of the book). The
group will then present their poster to the class, by
explaining how they located and transferred the
information from the book to the venn-diagram.
The rubric found on the next page will be used
to assess each group's venn-diagram and class
presentation.
Venn-Diagram
Assessment
Name(s)_____________________________
Date__________________
| Rubric
Rating |
Grading |
| 1
= Unsatisfactory |
42-50
Points = A |
| 2
= Below Expectations |
33-41
Points = B |
| 3
= Meets Expectations |
24-32
Points = C |
| 4
= Exceeds Expectations |
15-23
Points = D |
| 5
= Clearly Outstanding |
14
or Below
= F |
1.)
All parts of the venn-diagram are labeled correctly
(titles for each section, topic assigned is listed at
the top, )
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2.)
Each section of the venn-diagram is filled out
correctly and contains enough information to support
the assigned topic.
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5
3.)
Capital letters and ending punctuation have been used
appropriately.
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4.)
All words are spelled correctly.
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5.)
A variety of words and vocabulary from the story were
used to convey meaning.
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6.)
The general appearance of the poster is neat and
attractive.
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7.)
The information selected for the diagram reflects
higher-order thinking and inference.
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8.)
The members of the group worked cooperatively and each
contributed to the final project.
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9.)
The venn-diagram was completed in the allotted amount
of time, with no unfinished parts.
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10.)
The class presentation was clear and concise, and
fully explained the venn-diagram.
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7)
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
A.)
To introduce the lesson, lead in with the first focus
question and write down the student responses on chart
paper. Explain
that you are going to read a story to them about two
young soldiers and the friendship that develops
between them during the civil war.
Afterward, they will compare and contrast the
two characters. As
you read the story, have them pay close attention to
the characters and the situations that they become
involved in.
B.)
Form a large circle on the floor and begin reading the
book, Pink and Say, out loud to the class.
Involve them in the reading by stopping to ask
questions that promote higher-order thinking and by
making statements that will initiate comments from the
students. After
you finish reading the book, have the students share
their thoughts and feelings about the story.
C.)
Ask the class the second focus question and give them
time to respond.
Review what it means to compare and contrast
(review chart paper from earlier in the lesson).
Explain to them that a venn-diagram is a good
organizer to use when comparing or contrasting
characters. Draw
one on the board and fill it in by comparing the
physical traits of two or more students from your
class. Remember,
one circle represents one student
and the other circle represents another.
Where the two circles overlap, you put the
similarities that the students share.
Their differences go inside the circles that
are labeled with their individual names.
D.)
Break the class up into 5 groups and assign each group
a character element to compare and contrast.
One group will be responsible for constructing
a venn-diagram on each of the following topics:
physical and personality traits of Pink and Say;
emotions displayed by Pink and Say throughout the
book; the backgrounds of Pink and Say; the situations
that Pink and Say find themselves in throughout the
book; and finally, Pink and Say's role in the climax
of the story.
E.)
Pass out a rubric to each group and review it so that
they know what is expected of them.
Pass out 1 copy of the book to each group, a
sheet of posterboard, markers, a ruler, and a compass.
Let them begin working on the venn-diagram.
Remind them that one circle will represent
Pink's differences and one will represent Say's.
Where they overlap, the students will write the
similarities. Each
diagram should be based on the assigned topic.
Give them about 15-20 minutes to complete the
project.
F.)
When the students finish, call each group up one at a
time and have them present their venn-diagram to the
class. They
should be able to justify why they put the information
that they chose on their diagram and how it relates to
the topic assigned.
Collect the posters and the rubrics after the
final presentation and assess.
The venn-diagrams may be hung up in a classroom
or hallway display.
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