Valentine's Day Paired Passage
ELA Quirks and Perks
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.R.1
CCSSCCRA.R.2
CCSSCCRA.R.9
CCSSCCRA.R.10
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
3 pages
ELA Quirks and Perks
32 Followers
Description
The passages delve into two distinct aspects of Valentine's Day: one focused on the varied traditions across the world, and the other tracing the historical origins and evolution of this beloved celebration. Both passages provide rich content to fulfill the objectives outlined in Oklahoma standards:
- 6.3.R.1 - Compare and Contrast Stated or Implied Purposes:
- The paired passages offer an excellent opportunity for students to analyze and compare the different perspectives authors take when writing on the same topic—Valentine's Day. Students can explore how various cultures interpret and celebrate love, deepening their understanding of global traditions.
- 6.3.R.2 - Evaluate the Impact of Perspective:
- By reading about the historical origins of Valentine's Day and its transformation over time, students can evaluate how different perspectives, whether historical, cultural, ethnic, or global, shape the narratives presented in literary and informational texts.
The comprehension worksheet is meticulously crafted to reinforce these standards. It includes questions that encourage students to draw connections, identify purposes, and evaluate the impact of perspectives in the paired passages. The True and False section challenges students to discern factual information, while the vocabulary questions enhance their understanding of key concepts.
Total Pages
3 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSSCCRA.R.9
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
CCSSCCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.