Extension Activity: Venn Diagram Comparison

For the Reading Standard RL.1.9, an extension activity could be to have students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of two characters in a story. Students can choose any two characters from a book they have read and identify the similarities and differences in their adventures and experiences. They can write key points or phrases in the overlapping section of the Venn diagram to show the similarities, and write the unique points in the separate sections. This activity helps students analyze and compare the characters’ experiences, enhancing their understanding of the text and the different perspectives of the characters.

Homework Task: Character Comparison Paragraph

To support the Writing Standard W.1.8, a homework task could be to have students write a paragraph comparing the adventures and experiences of two characters from a story. Students can choose any two characters and recall information from the text to support their comparison. They can describe the adventures and experiences of each character, highlighting the similarities and differences. This task encourages students to recall information from their reading experiences and use it to answer a question, demonstrating their understanding of the characters and their adventures.