LAFS.7.RI.3.9
Description:
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
9A
Exemplars
9A: Comparing/Contrasting
9A: Comparing/Contrasting
Description:
Compare, Contrast, and/or Integrate
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-33
G-33
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1677 words
Author: Lionel Beasley
Synopsis: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova had different personalities and styles of play, but their matches thrilled millions of tennis fans.
Excerpt:
Navratilova charged the net behind a powerful serve. She was superior to Evert on the courts that played to these strengths, such as the lawn at Wimbledon or the types of carpets used on the indoor courts. Evert was known for her baseline game, and she avoided the net in favor of sharp ground stokes. She was superior to Navratilova on the courts that favored her game, such as the clay courts used by the U.S. and French Open tournaments.
A comparison of personalities shows similar contrasts. Evert showed little emotion during matches. Navratilova was known for her explosive nature. She argued with the judges over calls, chatted with the courtside fans, and scolded herself over errors. Their differences even extended to the hands they favored. Evert was right handed and Navratilova was a lefty. What they had in common was a drive to be the very best in the game.
A comparison of personalities shows similar contrasts. Evert showed little emotion during matches. Navratilova was known for her explosive nature. She argued with the judges over calls, chatted with the courtside fans, and scolded herself over errors. Their differences even extended to the hands they favored. Evert was right handed and Navratilova was a lefty. What they had in common was a drive to be the very best in the game.
Question:
What can you conclude from these two excerpts about Evert and Navratilova?
- They had different personalities and strengths on the court.
- They had absolutely nothing in common when it came to tennis.
- They used the same proven strategies to outplay each other.
- They preferred playing matches indoors rather than in outdoor stadiums.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Describe how the world today compares and contrasts with the setting of a selection that takes place in the past. Include at least three examples.
Evaluator
Organization:
Curriculum Design Institute