I have problems with written questions and I'm not so sure what this one means;
"This question asks about your independent reading selection. You may use your reading selection to help you answer the question. Compare and contrast your Independent reading selection with one or two other selections you have read in this unit. Support your response with at least two pieces of evidence from your independent reading selection."
I was given "The Story-Teller", which is about an aunt with two girls and a boy who are on the train with a bachelor and she tries to quiet them and tell them a story and unsuccessfully keeps their attention and then the bachelor tells them a much more interesting story that ends with the little girl in the story being eaten. The children end up appreciating the turn of events and the action in the story while the aunt finds this horrifying. Another story I had during this unit for my "Independent reading selection" is Raymond’s Run which is about a girl who runs in races. She's always won the races she competed in and this year shes met with a new runner. For the first time she has to put a lot of effort into her run in order to win and by the end of the race her and the other contesting, who ended her run in a close second, end up having new found respect for each other. I was hoping someone could help me with this question? Im not asking for an answer just a point in the right direction. thanks!
Sure! I can help you understand and approach the question.
The question is asking you to compare and contrast your independent reading selection, "The Story-Teller," with one or two other selections you have read in this unit. Here's how you can approach it step by step:
1. Identify the key elements of your independent reading selection:
In this case, "The Story-Teller" is about an aunt and three children on a train. The aunt tries to entertain the children with a story but fails to keep their attention. Then, a bachelor tells a more captivating story that ends with a shocking twist. The children find it exciting, while the aunt is horrified.
2. Identify one or two other selections you have read in this unit:
You mentioned "Raymond's Run." This story is about a girl who is an experienced racer, but she faces tough competition from a new runner. By the end, they gain respect for each other.
3. Determine similarities and differences between the selections:
Think about the themes, characters, settings, conflicts, or any other elements that you see in common or different between the two stories. For example:
- Both stories involve characters facing unexpected challenges or situations. In "The Story-Teller," the children experience a surprising turn of events in the story told by the bachelor. In "Raymond's Run," the protagonist faces tough competition from a new runner.
- However, the outcomes of these challenges are different. While the children in "The Story-Teller" appreciate the horror in the bachelor's story, the main character in "Raymond's Run" gains respect for the new runner.
4. Support your response with evidence from your independent reading selection:
Now, go back to "The Story-Teller" and find at least two relevant pieces of evidence that support your comparisons or contrasts with "Raymond's Run." Look for specific quotes, descriptions, or events from the story that highlight the similarities or differences you identified.
Remember, the goal is to analyze and provide evidence to support your comparisons and contrasts. Good luck!