About the "Comparing Stories" Worksheet

Comparing Stories develops critical reading skills through the analysis of two powerful historical fiction narratives: "The Bicycle Man" by Allen Say and "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Comparing Stories, guides students through examining how different authors approach similar themes in the context of World War II. Through carefully structured questions, students explore the similarities and differences in themes, character responses, settings, and genre elements.

The worksheet encourages deeper analytical thinking by having students compare and contrast key literary elements between the two stories. Students examine how both narratives deal with themes of war, friendship, and courage while exploring how different settings and character choices shape each story's development. The multiple-choice questions progress from basic theme identification to more complex analysis of how setting influences events and character development, helping students build comprehensive literary analysis skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

• Understanding comparative literary analysis
• Identifying themes across different stories
• Analyzing how setting influences plot
• Recognizing genre characteristics

Learning Outcomes

• Students will identify common themes between different stories
• Students will analyze how characters respond to conflict
• Students will evaluate the impact of setting on story events
• Students will classify stories by genre based on specific characteristics

Cognitive

• This interactive worksheet develops comparative analysis skills
• Enhances understanding of literary elements and their relationships

Psychomotor

• The worksheet promotes active reading engagement
• Develops organized thinking through structured comparison

Affective

• This interactive worksheet builds empathy through understanding different perspectives
• Develops appreciation for historical fiction and cultural understanding

Reinforce

• The worksheet encourages discussion about historical events and their impact
• Promotes understanding of different cultural experiences

Tags

comparative analysis, literary elements, historical fiction, story themes, character analysis, setting analysis, World War II literature, reading comprehension, critical thinking, narrative comparison, elementary education, literary genres, plot analysis, cultural understanding, historical context