![]() ![]() Different genres but with some connecting aspect (describing the same problem, about the same overall topic, etc). My favorite paired stories that fit into this character are when the stories have similar problems that are handled in very different ways by the main characters.Ĥ. Often, these types of paired stories will have 1 or 2 similar plot elements but the rest of the elements or details will vary drastically. Both fiction with similar plot elements (same problem, same challenge, etc). ![]() Both stories teach the reader the same lesson but are developed using very different story elements, which may even include very different genres.ģ. One of the texts may focus on causes and effects of pollution while another may focus on the evolution of pollution over the years.Ģ. One example is paired passages on pollution. For this type of paired passages, the overall topic is the same but the focus of the author(main idea, main point, or even text structure) is different. Both nonfiction with the same topic but varying details/focuses. Here are just some ways that paired passages and texts can be connected:ġ. in 4th and 5th grade, the passages can be paired in many different ways, including, but definitely not limited to, the fiction/nonfiction pairings. The passages the students see in upper elementary move beyond the fiction/nonfiction paired texts used in primary grades. Paired passages are passages that are connected or similar in some way. Hopefully these tips will give you some more resources and ideas to add to your toolbox.īefore diving into the tips for teaching paired passages, let’s talk a bit more about what paired passages and the different types of paired passages and texts your students should be exposed to in 4th and 5th grade. ![]() I want to share six tips (and a few free resources) to effectively teach paired texts and paired passages so that all your students can find success. However, teaching paired passages can be so tricky and I still get lots of questions about how to teach paired passages to meet the rigor of the standards. I have written about how I implement rigorous paired passage instruction here. Paired passages and paired texts are a tricky skill for students, especially struggling readers. With the push for common core rigor, many states have included paired passages in their state assessments. ![]()
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