Comprehension
Narrative T ext Structure
C.010
Compare-A-Story
Objective
The student will identify similarities and differences between stories.
Materials
Narrative texts
Choose text within students’ instructional-independent reading level range.
Select two short stories that students can compare.
Compare-A-Story student sheet (Activity Master C.010.SS1)
Pencils
Activity
Students identify similarities and differences of story details by using a graphic organizer.
1. Place texts at the center. Provide each student with a student sheet.
2. Students select one of the two texts and read it. Write the story title and author
of the text on the graphic organizer in the designated areas.
3. Discuss story elements of each story. Decide which are unique to each story and which
are the same.
4. Record the answers under the corresponding story title or shared area.
5. Continue until all story elements are discussed and recorded.
6. Teacher evaluation
Extensions and Adaptations
Read both stories and complete student sheet without partner.
Use other graphic organizers (Activity Master C.010.SS2).
Use Venn Diagram to describe and compare the elements and characteristics of pairs
of events, people, ideas, or concepts (Activity Master V.026.SS).
2006 The Florida Center for Reading Research (Revised July, 2007)
2-3 Student Center Activities: Comprehension