I need help! Consider the impressions you have of Joseph Plumb Martin and Sybil Ludington after reading their biographies. Reflect on their similarities and differences as well as their accomplishments. Write a one-paragraph essay to explain which person you admire more and why. Provide text evidence and quotations to support your ideas. Make sure to include transition words in your article. Use bold text when typing each transition word.

esson 15: Compare and Contrast with the Biography "We Were There, Too!"

The Target Skill in this lesson is Compare and Contrast

Concept Question: Are the details in my Venn Diagram important for the story or the characters in it, or are they just trivia (true, but not important to the story or characters)?

Lesson 15 Grab-And-Go Resources

From Journeys:

Compare and Contrast The selection "We Were There, Too!" allows readers to compare and contrast the experiences of two young people involved in the American Revolution.  As you read, look for text evidence that helps you think about how the situations, motives, and traits of the two subjects are alike and different.  Use a graphic organizer like this one to record similarities and differences between the two patriots.

in the thematic approach, an interpreter relies on a central theme (i.e., a major point or message) to guide development of a communication activity or device. in presenting the activity or device, the thematic interpreter develops the theme in such a way that it will be highly relevant to an audience.

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