Activity

Using Paired Text

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Paired reading passages frequently appear on standardized exams, but finding text sets to use in the classroom is sometimes a challenge. A lesson plan on using paired texts includes a selection of passages and a graphic organizer for readers to use when analyzing those texts. After practicing the skill, they put their knowledge to the test by taking a practice assessment which includes multiple choice questions and a writing assignment related to a set of paired reading passages.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Challenge readers to conduct a safe Internet search to find a third text that relates to one of the pairs
  • Look for news stories that mirror events or ideas found in a novel or short story to make cross-genre connections
Classroom Considerations
  • Rubric helps grade student responses on Paired Text chart
Pros
  • Includes articles on high-interest topics
Cons
  • Difficult to determine which texts pair with one another for the initial activity
Common Core