04.06 Two Texts Side by Side Worksheet

You will complete a chart and a reflection comparing and contrasting texts. Read the two texts at the bottom of these instructions. Then, complete the chart below using complete sentences. Sentence starters have been provided in both columns. Use details and examples when requested.


Focus


"U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Expanded Reporting for Birds Captured and Collected During Deepwater Horizon Response"


"The Blackness"


What is the genre?


The genre of this text is


The genre of this text is


What is the topic of each text?


The topic of this text is


The topic of this text is


What kinds of details are included? Which details are omitted?


This text uses mostly


For example,


It does not include details about


This text uses mostly


For example,


It does not include details about


What type of language does the writer use? What is the effect of those words?


This text relies on


For example,


The type of language used communicates a __________________ tone and creates a __________________ mood.


This text relies on


For example,


The type of language used communicates a __________________ tone and creates a __________________ mood.


What is the purpose of each text? Why did the writer write the text?


The purpose of this text is to


The purpose of this text is to


What is the message of the text?


The message of this text is:


The message of this text is:


Reflection

These two texts have the same topic, but they are quite different. In four to six complete sentences, explain which text would best motivate readers to protect and preserve nature from human influence. Explain why you think the text you have identified would be more effective than the other text. Use examples from your chart to support your position. Your paragraph has been started for you.


The ____________________________________________ would best motivate readers to protect and preserve nature because...
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