Venn Diagram

Materials: Chart paper, chalkboard, or white board

Draw a Venn diagram on chart paper, a chalkboard, or a whiteboard. Label the left side of the Venn diagram “Peter Rabbit” and the right side “Anansi.” Prior to recording students’ responses, point out that you are going to write down what they say, but that they are not expected to read what you write because they are still learning the rules for decoding words. Emphasize that you are writing what they say so that you don’t forget, and tell them that you will read what has been written.

Have students share what they remember about Peter Rabbit. Then, have students share what they remember about Anansi. Ask students how these two characters are alike. (animal characters, tricksters, etc.) Record responses in the overlapping part of the two circles.

Ask students how Peter Rabbit and Anansi are different. (different animals, play different tricks, etc.) Record responses in the circle for each character.