Essay: Comparative, Personal
Genre Study
When looking for examples that were
classified comparative and personal essays, it was very important that these papers
met the Iowa Common Core Literacy Standards, as well as the standards for the
subject the paper is being used for, somewhere along the lines of the grade
level the paper is being used for. This is important because information
within the text will help cover some of the standards that we as teachers are
required to meet with our instruction; it is important we take advantage of
tools and resources that help us meet these standards! Furthermore, I
felt it was important that the essays I chose met the Iowa Common Core
Standards for the subject they were being used for as well, such as social studies
or science. This is because papers I chose would be used for either a
read aloud or shared reading with my students. Also, I plan to have
multiple texts placed somewhere within my classroom in a place where students will
be able to look through them on their own. Any time a text is used, it is
important to find texts that help students work on the skills that they are
required to develop based on the Iowa Common Core Standards. Some other
qualities I looked for within the essays I chose to look for were pictures and
graphics that appealed to the students, as well as quality information that
enhanced student learning and were presented in a way they could easily
understand. Additionally, I tried to
find examples that provided explanations as to why each piece is important and
enhances the essay itself.
While
choosing texts, I really wanted to focus on texts that would have multiple uses
within my classroom because I felt it would enhance the information I was
presenting to my students. Also, I felt it would serve as additional
resources students could be used to look at problem solving. With these
ideas in mind, I looked for texts I felt would be good for read alouds, shared
reading, or individual reading for my students. Second, I was looking for
papers that would allow students to read easily so they could read while
feeling relaxed, rather than read books that challenge them all the time.
Lastly, and one of the most important things, I chose texts that I thought
would grab the attention of my students who don’t enjoy reading, as well as
those who enjoy reading.
Elementary school and middle school: The differences and similarities. (n.d.). Compare and Contrast Sample Paper.
Retrieved April 28, 2014, from http://www.timeforkids.com/files/homework_helper/aplus_papers/CompareContrastSampler.pdf.
3rd-5th Grade
This
sample paper is a great sample writing of what a compare and contrast essay
looks like. For students, this means it’s
talking about similarities and differences between elementary and middle
school. One of the biggest qualities of
this essay is that it is a great tool for teachers to use in their classroom to
show students the layout of the paper.
Furthermore, I really like that this example provides reasoning on the
sides explaining why something is in the paper.
This further helps students understand why the paper is laid out the way
it is. Although there are no connections
to issues within this example, this is a concept that is worked on in schools
nation-wide. Students may need help
looking over the example paper in order to understand why it is laid out the
way it is.
Baker,
J. (2010). Mirror. Somerville, Mass.:
Candlewick Press.
Lower Elementary
 |
This
books major theme is about comparing and contrasting. However, this book makes it fun to compare
and contrast because it has two different stories about two different families
and their lives. With the story set up
this way, students are able to see how these families are both similar and
different simply through the pictures.
The pictures with this book are great.
They are very detailed and very colorful, making it that much easier to
gain the attention of the students. I
also think this book would be a good fit for classrooms with a large percentage
of diversity, as well as those with little diversity, to help students see
there are similarities and differences between everyone. Although there are no connections made
specifically to global issues, it does compare the lives of a family from
Australia and one from Morocco, North Africa.
Students may need help making the connections between some of the
similarities and differences, otherwise little help will be needed while
reading/looking through this book.
Research Project/Report
Genre Study
When looking for examples that were
classified research projects and reports, it was very important that these papers
met the Iowa Common Core Literacy Standards, as well as the standards for the
subject the paper is being used for, somewhere along the lines of the grade
level the paper is being used for. This is important because information
within the text will help cover some of the standards that we as teachers are
required to meet with our instruction; it is important we take advantage of
tools and resources that help us meet these standards! Furthermore, I
felt it was important that the reports I chose met the Iowa Common Core
Standards for the subject they were being used for as well, such as social studies
or science. This is because reports I chose would be used for either a
read aloud or shared reading with my students. Also, I plan to have
multiple texts placed somewhere within my classroom in a place where students will
be able to look through them on their own. Any time a text is used, it is
important to find texts that help students work on the skills that they are
required to develop based on the Iowa Common Core Standards. Some other
qualities I looked for within the reports I chose to look for were pictures and
graphics that appealed to the students, as well as quality information that
enhanced student learning and were presented in a way they could easily
understand. Additionally, I tried to
find examples that provided explanations as to why each piece is important and
enhances the report itself.
While
choosing texts, I really wanted to focus on texts that would have multiple uses
within my classroom because I felt it would enhance the information I was
presenting to my students. Also, I felt it would serve as additional
resources students could be used to look at problem solving. With these
ideas in mind, I looked for texts I felt would be good for read alouds, shared
reading, or individual reading for my students. Second, I was looking for
papers that would allow students to read easily so they could read while
feeling relaxed, rather than read books that challenge them all the time.
Lastly, and one of the most important things, I chose texts that I thought
would grab the attention of my students who don’t enjoy reading, as well as
those who enjoy reading.
Acid rain, killer rain. (n.d.). Sample Research
Paper. Retrieved April 28, 2014, Retrieved from http://betterlesson.com/document/120322/research-paper-sample.
4th & 5th Grade
This
sample paper is a great sample writing of what a research report looks
like. This example in particular
discusses the theme of acid rain and the dangers of it. One of the biggest
qualities of this essay is that it is a great tool for teachers to use in their
classroom to show students the layout of the paper. Furthermore, I really like that this example
provides reasoning on the sides explaining why something is in the paper. This further helps students understand why
the paper is laid out the way it is. Although there are no connections to issues
within this example, this is a concept that is worked on in schools
nation-wide. Students may need help
looking over the example paper in order to understand why it is laid out the
way it is.
Lourie,
P. (2012). The polar bear scientists.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
5th-8th Grade
 |
Polar
bears are the main concept discussed throughout this book. Additionally, this book discusses the
research done by scientists about polar bears, their life styles, and the
climate around them. One of the best
parts about this book are the real pictures used throughout the entire book. These pictures allow the students to develop
a stronger mental image of what is being discussed in the book; these type of
pictures are also crucial when it comes to books of this type because it
provides additional assistance to students.
Furthermore the glossary in the back of the book seems to be an
additional resource for students, allowing them to become more independent
readers with this book. Additionally,
the field guide and list of additional resources within the back of the book
make this book even more interesting for students, providing them with
materials to develop an even stronger experience while looking at this
book. Climate change is an issue
discussed within this book that affects the life style of polar bear greatly. Some students may need help reading and
understanding this book if they are below grade level, otherwise little
assistance is needed for students.
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