Fill in the blanks.
Because no two authors are the same, informational texts by different authors will have differences as well as ________, even if they are about the same subject.
When comparing and contrasting different informational texts, you first need to look at what is ________.
The next step is to ________ the texts and find out how they are different.
Think about whether the text is using direct or indirect ________.
Then focus on the overall ________ of the text.
Is it neutral and unbiased or is it trying to stir up the reader's ____________?
Reading newspaper articles about the same topic by different writers is a great way to examine different ________.
similarities; similar
analyze; sources
compare; evidence
evidence
tone; emotions
perspectives
so what are the answers
Because no two authors are the same, informational texts by different authors will have differences as well as similarities, even if they are about the same subject.
When comparing and contrasting different informational texts, you first need to look at what is similar.
The next step is to analyze the texts and find out how they are different.
Think about whether the text is using direct or indirect evidence.
Then focus on the overall tone of the text.
Is it neutral and unbiased or is it trying to stir up the reader's emotions?
Reading newspaper articles about the same topic by different writers is a great way to examine different perspectives.