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| These are two poems about the axolotl that is pink or black, and has feathery gills upon its back. It swims with grace, but here’s the twist— It keeps its youth; it won’t desist. These paired poems will tweak your 5th graders interest because it is such a unique animal with amazing traits. Have them read both poems. Can they distinguish which is fiction and non fiction? After they answer the comprehension questions that follow each text they will then answer these questions on comparison. Paired Text Questions (Compare & Contrast) 1. How do both poems describe the axolotl’s unique traits? 2. What emotions are expressed in each poem? 3. How does Lena’s reaction reflect the wonder described in the informational poem? 4. Which poem teaches through facts, and which through story? How can you tell? | ||||
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