Transcript Comparing and Contrasting Genres

Comparing and
Contrasting Genres
Test Prep Tuesday
Comparing/Contrasting Genres
A reluctant hero saves a village. An unhappy
kid learns a secret that changes his life. How
many books or movies have you seen with
one of these storylines? Many “new” stories
are actually old stories retold in new ways,
and sometimes in a different genre.
Comparing/Contrasting Genres
A genre is a specific category of literature,
such as poetry, drama, fantasy, or historical
fiction.
Theme
A theme is the larger message of a text. It is a
phrase, not a word.
What is the theme of “The Tortoise and the
Hare”?
What about “The Boy Who Called Wolf?”
How do these two texts compare and contrast?
Draw a Venn Diagram on the back of the blue
sheet
To Fight Aloud Is Very Brave by
Emily
Dickinson
1 To fight aloud, is very brave,
But gallanter, I know,
Who charge within the bosom,
The Cavalry of Woe,
5 Who win, and nations do not see,
Who fall—and none observe,
Whose dying eyes, no Country,
Regards with patriot love,
10 We trust, in plumed procession
For such, the Angels go,
Rank after Rank, with even feet,
And Uniforms of Snow.
-What is the genre of this text?
Write it above the left-hand side of your Venn Diagram
Answer the following in the left-hand side of your
Venn Diagram:
-What is the topic of the poem?
-What is the theme, or main message?
Brave Soldiers by Lin Mori
When Tasha came downstairs early Saturday morning, her
father was dressed in full military uniform. His duffle bag was
leaning against the front door, and his smile didn’t seem quite
real. When he kneeled down, Tasha fit into his arms like a key
in a lock.
“Remember,” he said calmly, “that it’s my job to protect our
country, and it’s your job to be strong and brave at home.”
Tasha nodded in agreement, but she could feel her eyes
swelling. Some tears escaped, but Tasha knew she couldn’t
show her father how afraid she was. She would have to be
brave for him now, and for herself, until he returned.
-What is the genre of this text?
Write it above the right-hand side of your Venn Diagram
Answer the following in the right-hand side of
your Venn Diagram:
-What is the topic of the short story?
-What is the theme, or main message?
How does the story approach the topic of
bravery?
Complete the Venn Diagram on the back of
your blue sheet by adding details comparing
and contrasting the poem and the short story.
Question #1
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A: What does oppressive mean?
B: Before We Were Free does not mention
scientific development
C: They do not mention fitting in at school
D: Before We Were Free does not address
the importance of music
Question #1
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Oppressive means brutal or harsh
Answer A is correct because:
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Anita’s family keep their political beliefs in secret to
avoid notice by the dictatorial government
Raven’s world the government arrests people who
play or listen to music
Question #2
A: Neither Anita’s father nor Raven accept things
they disagree with
B:
C: Anita’s father and Raven and her classmate DO
challenge people in power, but it is NOT foolish or
childish
D: Characters is both stories endure unfair treatment,
but demonstrate courage and bravery (not
weakness)
Question #2
Answer B is correct because:
Anita’s family’s defiance of the
government’s authority shows a bravery
that is not apparent to the outside world
Raven’s listening to musical notes in her
head shows her secret defiance to
authority
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Question #3
A: While the second story shows a moment of
courage, the first story takes place in one
evening--not over a long period of time
B: Both stories show courage as a good
quality, not a problem
C: Both stories show the courage of group:
Anita’s family in the first; Raven and
classmates in second
Question #3
Answer D is correct because:
Anita’s family courageously keeps their
beliefs secret
Raven braces authority by humming in
class, leading others to join her
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On the back of your blue sheet...
What is a reward you would like to see for the
winning team?
Is there something a teacher could do as a
penalty (NOT EATING DOG FOOD!)