Using Making Connections in a Story Activity, studentsmake connections as they read to build their understanding of what they have read.

Using Same or Different Activity, students usethe picture cards to practice visually discriminating things that are the same and/or different.

UsingComparing Adjectives Comparatives and Superlatives Activity, studentsuse the picture cards to practice using comparing adjectives.

Using Book Vs Movie Compare and Contrast Activity, students make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual presentation of the text.

Using Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts Activity, students read both firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event to describe the differences in the information provided.

Using Comparing Texts Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

Using Compare Books Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

Using Favorite Books and Characters Activity, studentscompare and contrast characters in their favorite books.