Text Detective Sentence Starters
Grade 2 Reading & Writing
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Text Detective: Sentence Starters
Use these sentence frames to share what both texts tell you!
Comparing Two Texts
Detective Clue Bank: Pick a Starter!
1 Tell What Both Texts Explain
“Both texts explain that...”
Use this to tell the main idea both texts share.
“Both authors agree that...”
Use this when both writers share the same lesson.
2 Give Clues & Examples
“For example,...”
Use this to show a fact you found in the text.
“Another detail they share is...”
Use this to add one more clue from your reading.
Your Turn: Finish the Sentences!
Read two texts, then complete each clue below:
1
Both texts explain that (complete the thought):
2
For example, (give a fact or clue from the texts):
3
Another detail they share is (add another detail):
Detective Self-Check:
Capital letters Sentence starter Ending period
