Two Authors, One Topic

Compare how two authors with different points of view write about the same subject.

Reading two texts on the same topic shows how point of view shapes writing. Compare the claims, the reasons, the evidence, and the word choice. Text A: 'School uniforms save families money and time. Parents don't have to buy as many outfits, and mornings are calmer when kids don't argue over what to wear. ' Text B: 'Uniforms take away a simple way for kids to express who they are.

Choosing clothes lets students show their personality and make their own decisions. ' Text A supports uniforms using practical reasons: money and time. Text B opposes them using reasons about self-expression and independence. Notice that neither text is simply right; each focuses on different values.

When you compare, describe each author's point of view and explain how their reasons and words show it. Then you can form your own opinion.

• 1Compare claims, reasons, evidence, and word choice.
• 2Authors may focus on different values.
• 3Comparing texts helps you form your own view.