Comparing Chains with the Non-fiction “The Fury of Fire”
Step One: Reread Chapters 31 and 32 of Chains, pages 191-199. Then read “The Fury of Fire” on pages 4-10 of the Scope
Magazine.
Step Two: Use the Venn diagram below to list similarities and differences in Isabel and Kevin’s stories. Make sure to
write AT LEAST three facts in each section of the diagram.
Chains
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“The Fury of Fire”
Step Three: Next, create a PEEC paragraph about the information you placed in the Venn diagram. You may choose to
write about the similarities of the fires, the differences, or another element of the texts. Make sure you back up your claim
with evidence from the stories and give sufficient commentary for each.
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Step Four: Leveled Questions
Write leveled questions for chapters 31 and 32 AND for “The Fury of Fire”. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR QUESTIONS
AGAINST THE EXAMPLES AND DEFINITIONS. IF THEY DON’T MATCH, TRY AGAIN.
Level One: You know it’s a level one question if you can literally put your finger on the answer in the text.
Example: Who is Isabel’s sister? Answer: Ruth
Chains 31 & 32
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Level Two: These questions are inference-based. You have to read between the lines to figure out the answer. You can
put your finger on the evidence that supports your answer.
Example: Will Curzon be able to help Isabel?
Answer:
Chains 31 & 32
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Level Three: You don’t have to read the piece to answer Level Three questions, but it helps. These questions are based
on personal experience or opinion. They are abstract – meaning you can’t put your finger on the evidence. These are
thought-provoking and often lead to a discussion, too.
Example: How important is loyalty?
Answer:
Chains 31 & 32
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“The Fury of Fire”
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