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Practice comparing and contrasting details in informational text with a reading passage about whales. It explains the ways that fish and whales are similar, as well as the ways they are different, and specific characteristics of various types of whales.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include in a reading homework packet or assessment
- Use in an interdisciplinary activity between earth science and language arts
- Have learners note the differences between whales and fish as outlined in the passage, and prompt them to summarize what they have learned
Classroom Considerations
- Font is a little small
- The passage contain a lot of text, which may be difficult for struggling readers
Pros
- Questions address a variety of reading skills
- Encourages the use of context clues for unfamiliar words
- Subject matter is interesting for young scientists and marine biologists
- Provides an answer key
Cons
- None