Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts : Compare and Contrast
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Example Question #11 : Compare And Contrast
Animals Move
Animals can move.
Some animals walk.
A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks.
Some animals run.
A cheetah runs. A horse runs.
Some animals hop.
A bunny hops. A frog hops. A kangaroo hops.
Some animals slither.
A snake slithers. A worm slithers.
Some animals climb.
A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.
Some animals swim.
A fish swims. A shark swims.
Some animals fly.
A bird flies. A bat flies. A butterfly flies.
Animals can move.
Which two animals run?
A cheetah and a bear
A cheetah and a horse
A tiger and a cheetah
A horse and a monkey
A cheetah and a horse
The text says “Some animals run. A cheetah runs. A horse runs.” A bear climbs. A tiger walks. A money climbs.
Example Question #202 : Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts
Text 1
Pets are animals that live with people. Pets are fun to have. There are many types of pets that people have.
A gold fish is a type of pet. Gold fish live in fish tanks filled with water. Gold fish use fins to swim in fish tanks.
A cat is another type of pet. Cats can live outside or inside. Cats walk and run on four legs.
A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs.
There are many other animals that people could have as a pet. But, fish, cats, and dogs are what most people have as pets.
Text 2
Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs.
When dogs are first born they are called puppies. Once a puppy gets older it’s only called a dog.
Dogs can learn many tricks. Dogs can learn to sit, lay down, and shake. Most people give dogs treats when they are teaching them tricks.
Most dogs like to be around people. If you plan to get a dog as a pet, be ready to love the dog, because the dog will love you!
Which of the following facts about dogs is found in both texts?
Dogs can learn tricks
Dogs walk and run on four legs
Dogs have fur
Very young dogs are also called puppies
Dogs walk and run on four legs
Both texts say that dogs walk and run on four legs.
Text 1: "A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs."
Text 2: "Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs."
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