Comparing Authors Presentation of Events Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RI.6.9

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There are many subjects and events that have been covered by many different authors. Take World War II for instance, this event literally has its own shelf in most bookstores. Each author offers a slightly different approach and perspective to their readers. When you are comparing these different works it is important to pay attention to the details that the author is unfolding for you and the manner in which he does this. There will often be details that are important to each text. These worksheets we have students analyzing two works and understanding how the events are drawn forward by the author.

Comparing Authors Presentation of Events Worksheets:

Sunburn – For those that think that sunblock is just a hat.

The Navy SEALs – Wow! The training that goes into this.

The Printing Press – Gutenberg's invention changed communication as we know it.

The Outer Banks – Lots of discussion about this North Carolina area.

Source Comparisons – Organize the information found in two books. Need content? Look below.

Plantigrade Locomotion – As you read, think about the main idea of the different texts.

The Sensitive Plant – Based on your reading, explain how the Sensitive Plant got its name.

The Venus Flytrap – How does an insect trigger the Venus Flytrap to close?

The Struggle for Suffrage – The first passage is written by a man, the second by a woman.

Compensating for Blindness – Both authors are saying the same thing, that when a person loses one sense, the others tend to make up for it.

Mahi Mahi – One of the fastest growing fish in the ocean.

Compare | Contrast – Read two author's presentations of the same historical event. Compare and contrast the two presentations.

Analyzing Multiple Accounts – Choose one of the technological advances listed below.

Major Time Periods – Choose a major time period in history. Research the time period, reading what at least two different authors have to say about it.

John Milton – Think about what you have read. Drawing on both texts, how would you characterize Milton's personality?

How to Compare An Authors Presentation of Events


The same event can be covered by a lot of different writers. A good example of it would be the biography of the same person written by different authors. You can compare these writings and presentation of events with the help of following tips.


Compare the Pronouns


A writer presents a series of events by using pronouns. Some writers might have experienced the event first hand. This is why they use the first person pronoun to describe the sequence of events. They are the eye witness of the event. This is why their written series contains more details and descriptions. Writers who received the information from a source regarding an event, often write the sequence in the third person pronoun. This is the best way to compare two different presentations of events.


Compare the Factual Information


You can also read the presentation of the event thoroughly and mindfully. This will allow you to analyze the factual information more deeply. You will be able to comprehend it in order to evaluate and analyze the facts mentioned in both the pieces. If both the events are the same, then you can compare what the author has been putting more focus on. Some authors tend to write about their feelings and opinions more. Others prefer listing down the facts. You can pick up such trivial differences to create a comparison between both pieces.


Compare the Timing


Every writer writes uniquely. All writers have a personal tone and style that they like to use often. These tones and styles also include the order of the writing. You can check to see which order is being followed in both the writings. Most commonly, the chronological order is used to present the events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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