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Student Activity 5


Introduction

Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the characteristics of each of the main characters in The Pigman. To compare is to use examples to show how things are similar. To contrast is to use examples to show how things are different in one or more important ways.

The Task

After reading The pigman, create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the main characters. Once you've listed all your details, you will write a paper discussing the similarities and differences between the characters.

The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product

  1. Use the Venn Diagram to sort out the similarities and differences between the characters.
  2. Write an introductory statement introducing the characters in the story.
  3. Discuss all the similarities between the characters.
  4. Discuss the differences between the characters.
  5. Emphasize one difference you feel is stands out the most.
  6. End with a summary statement.

 

How You Will Be Graded

Your writing should meet the Response to Literature Standard.

Compare/Contrast Paper Should Include:

 0 2 3 4

5

Venn Diagram

        

Similarities between the characters

        

Differences between the characters

        

A summary statement

        

One difference that stands out

        

Excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

        

Total Points

        

30=A
27=B
24=C
21=D

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