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Type: Multiple-Choice
Category: Compare and Contrast
Level: Grade 9
Standards: CCRA.R.3, RL.9-10.3
Tags: ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.9
Author: ReadingMatters
Created: 11 years ago

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Samantha twirled around in front of the mirror for the fifth time in a row, and the skirt flared around her creating a rainbow of colors. "Can you believe how gorgeous this skirt is?" he asked Nora, her best friend. "I cannot believe I got it for 30 percent off at the discount department store this afternoon."

Nora smiled and nodded at her friend's rampant enthusiasm. "It really is an incredible skirt and it fits you absolutely perfectly," she replied. "Now, it is my turn - let me show you what I found at the local thrift market yesterday." She reached into a large paper bag and pulled out a lacy, delicate shawl in shades ranging from a deep purple to lavender. Draping it over her shoulders, she modeled in front of the mirror, twisting back and forth to glimpse it from every possible angle.

"Decidedly wonderful," agreed Samantha, but then frowned and added, "but doesn't it bother you to purchase used clothing rather than new? Wouldn't you rather have clothing where you are the first and only owner?"

Nora chuckled and, shaking her head, said, "I prefer it this way for a number of reasons but the first one can be found right here on the price tag. For the price of your department store skirt, even though it was on sale, I could have bought this shawl, along with a matching hat, shoes, and purse at the thrift store."

"Now that is a compelling reason," agreed Samantha as she began digging into the plastic store sack. "And if I can find the receipt, I'm taking this skirt back and then you and I are heading to the thrift store to pick up an entire outfit - or two."

Grade 9 Compare and Contrast CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RL.9-10.3

What factor did Samantha not like about Nora's shawl?
  1. The price she paid for it
  2. The location where she bought it
  3. The material used to make it
  4. The way it fits her friend