Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Sample Formative Assessments

Venn Diagram: Comparing Texts on the Same Topic

●​ Activity: Students will use a Venn diagram to compare two texts about the same topic, focusing on the evidence and interpretations presented.

●​ Objective: To evaluate students' ability to compare and contrast how different texts present the same topic.

Jigsaw Activity: Group Comparison

●​ Activity: Students will participate in a jigsaw activity where each group compares a different aspect of two works of fiction or texts about the same topic and then share their findings.

●​ Objective: To promote collaborative learning and comprehensive analysis through group work.

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