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2nd Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 (2Q)Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different authors.

Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

Learning Objective

Today, we will compare1 and contrast2 plots.1 tell what is the same2 tell what is different

CFUWhat are we going to do today? What does compare mean?What does contrast mean?

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

What is the same about these two pictures? What is different about these two pictures?

CFU(Pair-share) Students, you already know how to tell what is the same and what is different about two things. Telling what is the same is called comparing. Telling what is different is called contrasting. We can also compare and contrast things in stories we read. Today, we will compare and contrast plots.

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Concept Development The plot refers to the main events3 of a story. • The plot has a problem (something that needs to be solved4). • The plot has a solution (the way the problem is solved).3 things that happen 4 how a problem is fixed

When we compare and contrast the plots of stories, we tell what events are the same and what events are different.

Story #1The Three Little Pigs

Story #2Little Red Riding Hood

Compare& Contrast

The three little pigs each built a house; one made of straw, one made of wood, and one made of bricks. The Big Bad Wolf was very hungry and came to eat the three little pigs.

Little Red Riding Hood met the Big Bad Wolf on the way to visit her sick grandma. Little Red told the wolf where she was going. The wolf ran ahead to Grandma’s house and planned to eat them both.

Is the problem in BOTH stories the same ordifferent?

Same

The wolf blew down the houses made of straw and wood. The wolf tried, but could not blow down the house made of brick. So, the wolf climbed down the chimney. But, the third pig was smart and built a fire in the fireplace. As the wolf’s toes touched the flames, he jumped out of the chimney. The wolf ran back to the woods and was never seen again.

The wolf knocked on Grandma’sdoor, but she didn’t answer. So, the wolf hid and waited for Little Red. When Little Red arrived, he jumped out. Little Red screamed! A woodsman nearby came running, waving his ax and frightened the wolf! The Big Bad Wolf ran back to the woods and was never seen again.

Is the solution in BOTH stories the same or different?

Different

At the end of BOTH stories, the wolf ran back to the woods and is never seen again.

Same

CFU What does it mean to compare and contrast? Which would be a problem? Which would be a solution? How do you know? A The wolf is hungry and has no food. B The wolf catches some fish to eat.

Examples:

solutionproblemIn your own words, what is the plot? The plot is___________. In your own words, what is a problem? A problem is ______________. In your own words, what is a solution? A solution is _________________.




Skill Development/Guided Practice

Compare and contrast plots.

The plot refers to the main events of a story. • The plot has a problem (something that needs to be solved). • The plot has a solution (the way the problem is solved.

Step #1: Read the question and underline what you are looking for.Step #2: Read the story and underline the answer.Step #3: Circle the answer. Repeat the steps for story #2.Step #4: Compare your answers of story #1 and story #2; then answer the question.

Story #1 Story #2

The Frogs and the Grubs5 1. Long ago, there was a peaceful6 pond where many animals lived together. 2. One day, there was a rainstorm. 3. It brought many frogs to the pond. 4. These frogs were mean. 5. They wanted to make the other animals unhappy. 6. So, at night, they croaked very loudly so the animals couldn’t sleep. 7. They swam in the pond until the water was too muddy to drink. 8. The animals were tired of the mean frogs, so they moved away. 74 words5 worm-like insect 6 quiet or calm without worryadapted from: Tales of Many Islands by Anita Stern

The Mean Elephant 1. A long time ago there was a peaceful land where all animals lived. 2. All the animals were nice and friendly. 3. All but one animal, Elephant. 4. He was not very nice to the other animals. 5. He was very grouchy. 6. He did not treat the other animals with respect. 7. Soon, the other animals became very tired of Elephant. 8. Duck decided to end his mean ways. 64 words

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1. What is the problem in story #1?A There was a big rainstorm.B The frogs were mean to the animals.C The frogs had no place to live.

2. What is the problem in story #2?A Elephant was mean to the animals. B Elephant had no friends.C Elephant was lost.

3. Is the problem in both stories the same or different? same different

CFUHow did I know what to look for? How did I know which words to underline? How did I know my answer was correct? How did you know what to look for? How did you know which words to underline? How did you know your answer was correct? How did I know if the ______ was the same or different?




Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)


The plot refers to the main events of a story. • The plot has a problem (something that needs to be solved). • The plot has a solution (the way the problem is solved.


Story #1 Story #2

The Frogs and the Grubs (continued) 1. Only the frogs and the grubs were left. 2. The frogs were eating all of the grubs. 3. The sun decided to help the grubs and punish the frogs. 4. The sun turned very hot and dried up all the water. 5. The sun gave the grubs wings, so they could fly away. 6. Now, the frogs had no water or food. 7. The frogs promised to be kind. 8. Sun allowed it to rain and filled the pond with water. 9. The animals returned to the pond. 10. But, the frogs didn’t change all of their mean ways! 11. They still croaked at night, just as they do today. 100 words

The Mean Elephant (continued) 1. Duck went to see Rock God. Duck said, “Rock God, we need to stop Elephant’s mean ways.” 2. Rock God said, “I agree.” 3. So one night, Rock God gathered many rocks. 4. While Elephant was asleep, Rock God stretched Elephant’s small, chubby7 nose as far as it would go.5. Then, he piled the rocks on top of it. 6. The next day, Elephant’s long nose was in pain. 7. He learned his lesson. 8. So, to this day, Elephants have long noses called trunks.7 short and fat 80 words

4. In story #1 how is the problem solved?A The sun punished the frogs.B The grubs taught the frogs how to be nice. C The frogs asked the animals to come back to the pond.

5. In story #2, how is the problem solved? A Rock God punished Elephant.B Elephant said he was sorry.C Duck taught Elephant how to be nice.

6. Is the solution in both stories the same or different? same different

7. At the END of story #1, the frogs: A still croaked at night. B didn’t get along with the animals. C stopped eating the grubs.

8. At the END of story #2, Elephant: A gathers many rocks. B plays with Duck. C ends up with a long trunk.

9. Is the ending in both stories the same or different?

same different

CFU How did I know what to look for? How did I know which words to underline? How did I know my answer was correct? How did you know what to look for? How did you know which words to underline? How did you know your answer was correct? How did I know if the ______ was the same or different?




Relevance

1. Comparing and contrasting plots will help you understand what is the same and what is different between two stories.

2. Comparing and contrasting plots will you do well on tests.

The plot refers to the main events of a story.

CinderellaA fairy tale from the United States

Cendrillon A fairy tale from France

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to compare and contrast plots? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to compare and contrast plots? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?




Summary Closure What did you learn today about comparing and contrasting plots? (pair-share)


Story #1 Story # 2

The Beginning of WindA Native American Tale

1. A long time ago, there was no wind. 2. There were only animals and people. 3. Bear would carry a bag on his back. 4. Bear always wondered what was inside his bag. 5. One day, Bear was napping under a tree. 6. A hungry squirrel looking for food gnawed8 a hole in the bag, and out flew wind! 7. Wind was inside the bag, and it had escaped! 8. The wind has never been caught since. 70 words8 chewed adaptedfrom:http://www.americanfolklore.net/

Angry Winds 1. Long ago, a sailor was going on a journey9. 2. He asked the wind god to help him on his way. 3. Wind God liked the sailor, so he gave him good winds. 4. Wind God also gave the sailor a bag. 5. The bag trapped the bad winds inside, so they could not harm him on his journey. 6. Once on the boat, the other men wanted to know what was inside the bag. 7. One night, they opened it. 8. The angry winds escaped! 9. The winds blew the ship back to land. 87 words 9 trip adapted from:http://www.theoi.com/Titan/Aiolos.html

1. What is the problem in story #1?

A The wind escaped through a hole in the bag.B The bag was too heavy for bear to carry.C The bear couldn’t find a place to sleep.

2. What is the problem in story #2?

A There was not enough wind to help the sailor. B The sailor locked away the bad winds in a cave. C The bag was opened and the angry winds escaped.


The plot refers to the main events of a story. • The plot has a problem (something that needs to be solved). • The plot has a solution (the way the problem is solved).

Skill Closure Compare and contrast plots.

Concept Closure Which could be the plot of a story? How do you know? A Desiree gets lost in the park. B Desiree goes down the slide.




Independent Practice Name _____________________




Story #1 Story #2

Why the Kangaroo Hopsadapted from Nugget Jabangadi James

1. Long ago, the kangaroo walked on four legs. 2. One day while napping under a tree, the dry grass caught fire. 3. Kangaroo woke up, but was caught in the fire. 4. He tried to run through the flames, but burned his front paws. 5. Now, the Kangaroo’s paws were burned black. 6. His paws were in pain. 7. He could no longer run. 8. Kangaroo was trapped in the middle of a blazing1 fire. 9. He knew he was in danger. 75 words 1 very hot

Why the Raven’s1 Feathers are Black 1. Long ago, the raven was a pretty bird with feathers as white as snow. 2. One day, the raven was out finding things to make his nest. 3. He found some string and a shiny piece of glass. 4. He made his nest then tucked the shiny piece of glass in it. 5. It was a very hot day. 6. As raven was napping, the sun shone through the glass. 7. It caught the nest on fire. 8. The raven woke up. 9. He tried to fly away, but his claws were caught in the string. 10. "Fire! Fire!" cried the raven. 11. "Help, I am trapped by the fire!" 99 words1 large black bird adapted from:http://www.americanfolklore.net/

1. What is the problem in story #1?A Kangaroo was taking a nap. B Kangaroo was trapped in a fire.C Kangaroo walked on four legs.

2. What is the problem in story #2?A The raven’s feathers were white. B The raven couldn’t find anything to make a nest.C The raven is trapped in a fire.





Story #1 Story #2

Why the Kangaroo Hops (continued) 1. Kangaroo could only use his strong back legs and his tail, so he hopped. 2. He made a mighty jump over the flames. 3. Kangaroo continued hopping until he was safe. 4. When he tried to walk on all four legs again, he found he couldn’t. 5. Kangaroo just continued to hop. 6. Kangaroos have hopped ever since. 7. If you look at a kangaroo’s paws, you will see where they were burned black by the fire, long ago. 73 words

Why the Raven’s Feathers are Black (continued)

1. The other birds did not hear his cries. 2. Raven flapped his wings as hard as he could. 3. Finally, the fire burned the string that held his feet together. 4. So, the raven was able to fly away. 5. He was not burned, but he could no longer be proud of his shining white feathers. 6. The smoke had made every one of them as black as night. 64 words

4. In story #1, how is the problem solved? A It rained and put out the fire.B Kangaroo ran through the flames.C Kangaroo hopped over the flames.

5. In story #2, how is the problem solved? A The fire burns the string that tied Raven’s feet. B The other animals saved Raven.C Rain falls and puts out the fire.


7. At the END of story #1, Kangaroo: A has blackened front paws.B never got free.C can walk on four legs again.

8. At the END of story #2, Raven:A never got free.B has blackened feathers. C built a new nest.

9. Is the ending in both stories the same or different? same different

Independent Practice (continued)







Story #1 Story #2

Opossum’s Tail

1. Long time ago, Opossum's (uh-poss-um) tail was long and bushy. 2. He loved his tail very much. 3. He spent all day cleaning and brushing it. 4. He talked to the other animals about how wonderful his tail was. 5. He made the other animals listen to his latest song or poem about his tail. 6. The animals grew very tired of Opossum. 58 wordsadaptedfrom:http://www.americanfolklore.net/

Mr. Frog’s Flight 1. Mr. Frog could swim very fast and jump very high. 2. He even sang better than any other frog. 3. Mr. Frog liked to talk about how great he was. 4. Mr. Frog spoke day and night about what he did. 5. None of the animals wanted to listen to Mr. Frog anymore.

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1. What is the problem in story #1?A The animals are tired of hearing Opossum talk about himself.B Opossum spent all day brushing his tail.C The animals didn’t like Opossum’s poems.

2. What is the problem in story #2?A The animals are tired of hearing Frog talk about himself.B Frog could swim fast and jump high.C The animals didn’t like frog’s singing.


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Periodic Review 1 (continued)




Story #1 Story #2

Opossum’s Tail (continued) 1. The next night, Opossum was getting ready for a dance. 2. He went to Cricket for a hair cut. 3. Cricket wanted to teach Opossum a lesson. 4. "After I trim your tail, I'll wrap it with this red, shiny ribbon. 5. That way, it will stay clean for the dance." 6. That night, Opossum took off the ribbon. 8. The animals were pointing at his tail. 9. He looked down and saw his tail was no longer beautiful and bushy! 10. It was as bald and scaly as a lizard's tail. 11. Cricket had cut off every hair! 12. Opossum was so embarrassed. 13. He never spoke of his tail again. 100 words

Mr. Frog’s Flight (continued) 1. Mr. Frog had always dreamed of flying. 2. He asked two ducks to help him. 3. The ducks agreed. 4. They held a stick in their beaks. 5. Mr. Frog used his mouth to hold on to the stick. 6. The ducks told him not to talk, or he would fall. 7. Together, they flew above the pond. 8. But Mr. Frog shouted, “Look at me! 9. I’m the first frog to fly!” 10. With those words, he let go of the stick. 11. He fell right into the pond. 12. When the animals asked what happened, Mr. Frog didn’t want to talk about it. 13. Mr. Frog never talked about himself ever again. 102 words

4. In story #1, how is the problem solved? A Cricket cuts off the hair on Opossum’s tail.B Opossum made friends at the dance.C All the animals cheer for Opossum.

5. In story #2, how is the problem solved? A Mr. Frog had a dream.B Mr. Frog talked and fell into a pond. C The stick broke.


7. At the END of story #1, Opossum: A stops talking about himself. B wears a shiny ribbon. C laughs at the other animals.

8. At the END of story #2, Mr. Frog: A still flies with the ducks. B had a dream he could fly. C stops talking about himself.





Story #1 Story #2

Heron and the Hummingbird 1. Heron and Hummingbird were very good friends. 2.They were very different, but they both loved to eat fish. 3.The heron was tall and clumsy. 4.The hummingbird was small, but fast. 5.One day, Hummingbird said to his friend, “I am not sure there are enough fish in the world for both of us to eat. 6. Why don't we have a race to the tree next to the river? 7. Whoever reaches the tree first wins all the fish in the world.” 8. Heron thought that was a good idea. adaptedfrom:http://www.americanfolklore.net/ 82 words

Duke and Lilly 1. Long ago, all cows use to live free. 2. People did not use them for their milk as they do today. 3. One day, Lilly the spotted cow, was eating in a field. 4. She noticed the grass was chewed down to the dirt. 5. Duke, the brown cow, was looking for grass too. 6. “I’m not sure if there is enough grass on this land to feed us both,” said Lilly to Duke. 7. “My family does not have enough food to eat.” 8. “Well, I believe the brown cows were here first.” said Duke. 9. Lilly decided to look for a new field. 97 words

1. What is the problem in story #1?A There is not enough food for the heron and the hummingbird.B The heron is not as fast as the hummingbird.C Hummingbird is not able to race.

2. What is the problem in story #2?A The brown cows and spotted cows do not get along. B There is not enough food for brown cows and spotted cows. C People are taking over the cow’s land.


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Story #1 Story #2

Heron and the Hummingbird (continued) 1. They started out the next morning. 2. Hummingbird flew past Heron. 3. But at times, the hummingbird would see pretty flowers and have to stop. 4. He would fly from flower to flower, tasting the nectar1. 5. Finally, when the tree came into view, Hummingbird saw Heron perched at the top of the tree! 6. Heron had won the race! 7. So from that day forward, the heron owned all the fish in the world. 8. Now, the hummingbird drinks the nectar of the flowers he enjoyed so much during the race. 1 sweet liquid inside a plant 85 words

Duke and Lilly (continued) 1. On her way, Lilly met a little old man. 2. Lilly told him she was looking for a field to live on and feed her family. 3. “Well, there’s a big green field right behind my farm house. 4. But, my family is hungry too. 5. I am out looking for work,” said the little old man. 6. Lilly had an idea. 7. “If you let me live on your land and eat your grass, I will give you my milk. 8. This way, my family will not go hungry, and neither will yours.” 9. The little man said, “That is a fair trade!” 10. So, Lilly and her family moved onto the land. 11. Since then, people have used cow’s milk for many foods. 109 words

4. In story #1, how is the problem solved? A Heron will eat bugs instead of fish. B Hummingbird stopped to drink from flowers. C Heron beat Hummingbird in a race to the tree.

5. In story #2 how is the problem solved?A A little old man lets Lilly live on his land for some milk. B The brown cows find a new field.C Rain comes and brings more grass.


7. At the END of story #1, Hummingbird: A wants to race again.B drinks nectar and doesn’t eat fish.C eats fish only from rivers.

8. At the END of story #2, Lilly:A never found a new field.B moved onto the little old man’s land. C brought the other cows with her.





Story #1 Story #2

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

1. Long ago, Sun and Water were friends. 2. They lived on the earth. 3. Sun lived in a very small house. 4. When Water came to visit, it was too crowded. 5. Water told Sun that he needed to build a larger house.

39 wordsadaptedfrom:http://www.americanfolklore.net/

The Rabbit and the Hare1

1. Many years ago, rabbits and hares lived together under the ground. 2. One day, Bobbi the rabbit was digging a tunnel. 3. He came to a large rock and could not dig any further. 4. Jake the hare was also trying to dig a tunnel. 5. “We are running out of room! 6. There are too many rabbits and not enough ground,” said Bobbi. 7. “I agree,” said Jake. 8. "I think either the rabbits or the hares need to find another home.” 1 animal like a rabbit but larger 77 words

1. What is the problem in story #1?A The sun is too hot for the plants and animals. B The sun and moon do not get along.C There is not enough room in the sun’s house to visit.

2. What is the problem in story #2?A There is not enough room underground for the rabbits and the hares.B The rabbits and the hares do not get along.C The rabbits and hares were running out of food.


Periodic Review 3




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Story #1 Story #2

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (continued)

1. Sun promised to build a very large house. 2. He went home and told his wife, Moon. 3. So Sun and Moon built a larger house. 4. Sun asked Water and all his friends to come and visit him. 5. Water and all the plants and animals arrived, but began to overflow the house. 6. Sun and Moon had to move to the roof to make more room. 7. Soon, Water overflowed and pushed Sun and Moon past the roof. 8. Sun and Moon were pushed up into the sky. 9. They liked the view from above and decided to stay in the sky. 10. They have been there ever since. 102 words

The Rabbit and the Hare (continued) 1. Bobbi had an idea. 2. “Whoever can spend an entire night outside in the cold can stay. 3. If I win, the rabbits stay; if you win, the hares stay.” 4. So, Bobbi and Jake set out into the cold. 5. Jake built a warm, grassy nest and fell asleep. 6. Sadly, Bobbi thought he might freeze. 7. He went back underground. 8. The next morning, Jake met with all the animals. 9. “Even though I won,” said Jake, “I liked sleeping under the stars. 10. I built a warm nest and had the best sleep of my life!” 11. So, Jake chose to move the hares out to the field. 12. Ever since, hares have lived above ground and rabbits underground. 111 words

4. In story #1, how is the problem solved?A Sun built a larger house. B Water pushed Moon and Sun to the sky. C Water agreed not to visit anymore.

5. In story #2, how is the problem solved?A Jake lost, so the hares had to move out. B Jake chose to move the hares outside. C Bobbi won, so the hares had to move out.


7. At the END of story #1, Sun and Moon: A have a big party. B live in a big house. C like living outside.

8. At the END of story #2, Jake the hare: A found a new field. B still live underground. C likes living outside.

9. Is the ending in both stories the same or different?

same different

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