Pairing Information From Two Texts Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RI.4.9

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Reading comprehension is difficult enough for students at this level, but this is also the first time students will be asked to compare and contrast two works that are sizeable. We definitely recommend that students start this skill with short bursts. Start by having students explain each story or informative piece separately and then have them find overlaps between themes and events. As the students have success with this gradually increase the lengths of works they are comparing. The goal is to be at about 3 paragraphs in each work. These worksheets will help students through this process.

Pairing Information From Two Texts Worksheets:

Two Texts – Find two informational texts and break them into pieces.

Pansies – Compare some thoughtful poems with this organizer.

Integrating Knowledge – Try comparing a poem with an essay on the same topic, you might find some cross over.

Integrating Texts – Two bodies of work that compare the Peacock Spider.

Integrating Knowledge from 2 Texts – This is a super quick organizer compared to the rest.

The Story of Demeter – You will be stretched to figure out if this is fictional or is it?

Autumn – Read the poems. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph describing autumn as if you are writing to someone who lives in a part of the world where the seasons do not change.

Integrating Information – Choose one of the famous events in American history listed below. Read at least two texts about the historical event.

Research and Writing: Integrating Texts – Use the graphic organizer to record information from two texts on the same topic.

The Great White Shark – Find two sources that give you information about the great white shark. Use the Venn diagram to record information from each text.

Integrating Texts – Choose an animal you would like to know more about. Use the graphic organizer to record information from two texts about the animal.

Free To A Good Home! – Pretend you work for an animal shelter, and you are in charge of finding good homes for the animals.

Pop! Pop! – Read both texts. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph explaining how and why popcorn pops.

Integrating Texts – Choose a country that interests you. Find at least two good sources of information about that country.

Using Multiple Sources – When conducting research on a topic, it is always a good idea to consult more than one source for information.

How Do You Pair Information from Two Texts?


Many times you get in a situation where you will have to combine information from two different texts to make it one. This task can become quite confusing for beginners as they do not know how to combine information and make it one. Here are some useful techniques to help you pair the information from two texts:


Priority Sequence


One of the very helpful tips for pairing information from two different texts is to arrange them in the sequence of priority. There is a lot of information in texts. It is you who has to decide which information is more important for your document. In order to do so, list out all the important aspects of both the texts. After that, make a priority sequence. This means that mention information that is the most important for your readers in the beginning. You can create a sequence for your text that goes from the most important information to the least important information. This is the best way to pair information from different texts.


Chronological Order


If two texts have information that is based on the same topic or event, you can choose the chronological order to pair the information. This is because sometimes, some texts have additional information about certain things that other texts don't. To make sure that your text contains all the important aspects, thoroughly, read both the texts and make a chronological order of the information or series of events. This will be helpful for you to pair information in a single text.


Inductive Order


You can also pair information from two different texts in an inductive order. The inductive order states that you start with the specific topic in mind and carry on with different examples. It begins with clear explanations and ends with evidence and supportive details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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