6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Reading focuses on developing critical reading skills, comprehension strategies, and a love for literature through diverse texts.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesVocabulary in ContextSummarizing Texts
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Point of ViewInterpreting Figurative LanguageComparing and Contrasting TextsEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Reading for InformationReading for PleasureApplying Reading Skills to Real Life
Active Reading StrategiesUsing Graphic OrganizersPreviewing and Skimming Texts
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesVocabulary in Contex...Summarizing TextsAnalyzing Author’s P...Interpreting Figurat...Comparing and Contra...Evaluating Arguments...Reading for Informat...Reading for PleasureApplying Reading Ski...Active Reading Strat...Using Graphic Organi...Previewing and Skimm...
Advanced Topics

Comparing and Contrasting Texts

Spotting What’s Alike and What’s Different

Comparing and contrasting means finding similarities and differences between two stories, articles, or characters.

How to Compare and Contrast

  • Look for things that are the same, like themes or settings.
  • Find differences in characters, plots, or viewpoints.
  • Use Venn diagrams to organize your ideas.

Why This Skill Matters

It helps you understand what makes each text special and deepens your understanding of what you read.

Examples

  • Comparing two stories about friendship to see how the characters solve problems differently.

  • Contrasting a news article and an opinion piece on the same event.

In a Nutshell

Discover similarities and differences between texts to understand them better.

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Evaluating Arguments and Evidence