You will complete a chart and a reflection comparing and contrasting texts. Read the two texts at the bottom of these instructions. Then, complete the chart below using complete sentences. Sentence starters have been provided in both columns. Use details and examples when requested. Focus

"U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Expanded Reporting for Birds Captured and Collected During Deepwater Horizon Response"

"The Blackness"

What is the genre?

The genre of this text is

The genre of this text is

What is the topic of each text?

The topic of this text is

The topic of this text is

What kinds of details are included? Which details are omitted?

This text uses mostly

For example,

It does not include details about

This text uses mostly

For example,

It does not include details about

What type of language does the writer use? What is the effect of those words?

This text relies on

For example,

The type of language used communicates a tone and creates a mood.

This text relies on

For example,

The type of language used communicates a tone and creates a mood.

What is the purpose of each text? Why did the writer write the text?

The purpose of this text is to

The purpose of this text is to

What is the message of the text?

The message of this text is:

The message of this text is: