NY Next Generation ELA 5R3
The Standard
In literary texts, compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, and events, drawing on specific details in the text. In informational texts, explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts based on specific evidence from the text.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- In stories, students compare characters, settings, or events using specific details. In informational text, they explain interactions among people, events, ideas, or concepts with evidence.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student explains meaningful similarities and differences between at least two literary elements. For nonfiction, the student traces how two subjects affect or relate to one another.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may create two separate lists without making a comparison. They may name a relationship but omit evidence showing the interaction.
How to Assess It
- Give a literary or informational passage. Ask students to compare two elements or explain one interaction, citing at least two relevant details.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Use a two-column evidence board to connect details about two characters, events, settings, or concepts.
Ask students which similarity or interaction matters most to the text’s meaning.
Play Compare and Connect with evidence cards and relationship labels.
Compare two school events or explain how two parts of a school system affect each other.
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