About the Triangle Factory Fire stories 1.Cause/Effect - Which of the two texts would you use to research the EFFECTS of the Triangle Fire? Why? The first text says what happened in the fire and the other one was about how the fire happened.

2.Compare - Look back at both texts to find mention of Frances Perkins. Why is she an important person to know about (give proof from BOTH texts).

3.Infer - What kinds of sources did both authors use in researching the Factory Fire?

4.Analyze History Writing - Read lines 126-130 from the first story. Are these lines an example of author Albert Marrin’s view of the events or are they straight facts? EXPLAIN WHY OR WHY NOT.

5.Analyze Tone - Read lines 36-38 from the second story. What clues do you see in these lines to author Zachary Kent’s attitude about the conditions that are described? Use evidence to support your answer.

6.Connect - What idea presented by both authors is most relevant to us today? Explain why.

7.Analyze Key Information - These two historical writings cover different aspects of the same event. Thinking back on the key details from each text, what point does each of the selections emphasize (i. e. what is the main idea of each passage)?