Character Connections
How are two characters alike if both feel nervous about what others think?
Both characters care about others’ opinions.
If both stories have a problem where someone is teased, what is the connection?
The conflicts are similar.
What does a similarity show?
How things are alike.
What should you use to support a connection?
Evidence from the text.
If an answer is not in the text, what is it?
A wrong answer.
One character is teased by a sibling, and another is judged by classmates. How are they similar?
Both are being judged by others.
One story ends happily and the other ends sadly. What is this?
A difference in plot.
What does a difference show?
How things are not alike.
If you say characters are similar, what must you include?
Proof or details from the text.
If an answer is only partly correct, what should you do?
Eliminate it.
What is one difference between a confident character and an insecure character?
One believes in themselves while the other doubts themselves.
If both stories teach a lesson after a problem, what is similar?
Both have a lesson or resolution.
If both texts are about friendship, what is that?
A similarity in topic or theme.
Why can’t you just use your opinion?
Because answers must be based on the text.
If an answer is too extreme (always, never), what is likely true?
It is incorrect.
If two characters solve problems differently, what type of connection is this?
A difference.
Why should you compare conflicts in two texts?
To understand how the problems are alike or different.
If one text is about school and the other is about sports, what is that?
A difference in topic.
What kind of details help prove a connection?
Actions, thoughts, or events from the text.
If the question asks about BOTH texts but the answer only mentions one, what is it?
A trap answer.
Why is it important to compare characters’ feelings?
It helps understand their actions and experiences.
If one character solves a problem quickly and another takes a long time, what is different?
The resolution or how the problem is solved.
Why must connections have a clear link?
So the answer is supported and makes sense.
How does evidence make your answer stronger?
It proves your thinking is correct.
Why should you reread before choosing an answer?
To make sure it is supported by the text.