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A divorce can seem like everything's changing, but some things do stay the same. Read a passage about Penny and her parents, comparing and contrasting the ways her parents' houses are the same and are different.
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Instructional Ideas
- Copy the worksheet with the reading passage on one side and the diagram on the other side
- Add to a reading assessment or homework packet
- Have individuals read the passage as a warm-up and complete the worksheet with a partner or small group
- Prompt class members to write about their own homes, and compare and contrast them to either their aother parent's home or another relative's home
Classroom Considerations
- The passage addresses an emotional response to divorce and could strongly affect some learners in your class who may be going through the same thing; consider discussing the topic before and after the activity
Pros
- Comes with a helpful Venn diagram for readers to note their responses to comparing and contrasting the details within the reading passage
Cons
- None