Unit Plan 27 (Grade K ELA): Synthesizing Across Two Texts (Same Topic)

Focus: What’s the same/different; one oral/written conclusion

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Subject Area: English Language Arts (Informational Text • Speaking/Listening • Writing)

Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 45–60 minutes per session

I. Introduction

This week, students become information detectives by reading and comparing two texts about the same topic. They will notice what’s the same and what’s different, then use their ideas to form one conclusion they can share in a short sentence or drawing with dictation. The week builds the foundation for informational comparison, evidence use, and verbal reasoning.

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…

1. Identify two texts on the same topic and name key details from each (RI.K.9).
2. Compare information by telling what’s the same and what’s different between the two texts (RI.K.9).
3. Ask and answer questions to clarify understanding from read-alouds or visuals (SL.K.2).
4. Draw and dictate a conclusion that summarizes the topic (“I learned that…” or “Both books show…”) (W.K.8).

Standards Alignment — CCSS Kindergarten

• RI.K.9 Identify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic (in illustrations or descriptions).
• W.K.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
• SL.K.2 Confirm understanding of information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions.

Success Criteria — student language

• I can tell what both books are about.
• I can name one thing that’s the same and one thing that’s different.
• I can use words or pictures to show what I learned from both.
• I can ask or answer one question to check my understanding.