Comparing Texts — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Two texts on the same topic always share the same opinion about that topic.
Corrected: Two texts on the same topic may share facts but present different opinions about that topic.
The corrected sentence is: "Two texts on the same topic may share facts but present different opinions about that topic.". The original sentence "Two texts on the same topic always share the same opinion about that topic." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
If two texts are about dolphins, they must contain the exact same information.
Corrected: If two texts are about dolphins, they may contain different information or focus on different details.
The corrected sentence is: "If two texts are about dolphins, they may contain different information or focus on different details.". The original sentence "If two texts are about dolphins, they must contain the exact same information." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
You only need to read one text to fully understand a topic.
Corrected: You should read multiple texts to fully understand a topic from different angles.
The corrected sentence is: "You should read multiple texts to fully understand a topic from different angles.". The original sentence "You only need to read one text to fully understand a topic." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. When comparing two texts, you look for how they are alike and how they are different.
Comparing texts involves finding both similarities and differences.
2. A Venn diagram is a useful tool for organizing similarities and differences between texts.
A Venn diagram uses overlapping circles to show what is shared and what is unique to each text.
3. Details that appear in both texts are called similarities.
Similarities are the ideas, facts, or details that appear in both texts being compared.
4. When you compare texts, you should use evidence from each text to support your ideas.
Text evidence (quotes or specific details) supports your analysis when comparing texts.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Text A says dolphins are playful and friendly. Text B says dolphins are intelligent hunters. What is one similarity and one difference between these texts?
Sample answer: Both texts are about dolphins, which is a similarity. A difference is that Text A focuses on dolphins being playful and friendly, while Text B focuses on their intelligence and hunting skills.
Both texts share the same subject (dolphins), but differ in what aspects of dolphins they highlight.
2. Why is it helpful to read two texts about the same topic instead of just one?
Sample answer: Reading two texts gives you a more complete understanding of the topic because each author may include different facts, details, or perspectives that the other left out.
Multiple texts provide a broader, more complete picture of a topic by offering different perspectives and information.