Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

2

Overview

Meet all of your favorite REACH with STEM animals here in one lesson! Hear their voices, read along, and learn to compare two texts on the same topic. Use the lesson scorecard on page 2 to track your progress with the REACH with STEM series.

This resource provides students with a variety of informational and fictional texts on the same topic which could be used to compare and contrast.

    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

    ELA21.2.26

    Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.2.26

    Vocabulary

    • Compare
    • Contrast
    • Topic
    • Theme

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Compare means tell how things are alike or similar.
    • Contrast means tell how things are different.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Compare and contrast important details after reading two texts that have a common theme or topic.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Texts about the same topic or theme will have similarities and differences.
    • Comparing and contrasting texts with the same topic or theme will improve their overall comprehension of the texts.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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