Compare and Contrast

• English
• 7th Grade

Compare and Contrast

Lesson Objective

I can compare and contrast events within a text to that of another.

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Turn to page 190 in your Ready book

1. As we read, think about how Helen Keller's memories and emotions influence her writing.

2. Circle words in the title and first two sentences that tell you who is writing this passage.

3.  Underline words/phrases that show Keller's thoughts or feelings.  What does she want the reader to understand?

Why are many of the words in this passage spelled out with letters?

Turn and Talk

How does Helen feel after she breaks the doll?

Use a piece of evidence from the text to support your answer.

Be ready to share your PARTNER's answer.

How does Helen finally learn the word water?

Stand Up Hand Up Pair Up

1.  With your new partner, you have 5 minutes to read the passage on page 191 together.

Complete these TWO tasks with your partner:

• What event is described in Keller's memoir on page 190?  BOX the information about the same event in this biography.
  
• UNDERLINE at least three important facts that the author of this biography includes that are not present in Helen Keller's memoir.

Return to your seats

Discuss

1. Who is the subject of this biography?  Did he or she write it?

2. How does this biography begin?

3. What kinds of details does the author include in this biography? What are some examples?

How does Helen Keller's purpose for writing her memoir differ from that of the biographer who wrote about her life?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

What even appears both in Helen Keller's memoir and the biography of Helen Keller?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Describe how the two accounts of Helen Keller's life are different. Think about the event they both describe. Explain what you learn from the memoir compared to what you learn from the biography. Use details!