My co-teacher and I have used the The Concept Comparison Table with both small group and who class instruction in English 11. When students are struggling in an area, the Concept Comparison Table is beneficial in breaking down concepts to fill gaps or gain better understanding. For instance, fiction vs. nonfiction and figurative vs. literal language. In whole group instruction, we have used the Concept Comparison table when introducing literature. We taught a Concept comparison table for The McCarthy Trials and The Crucible and one for the American Dream during the Great Depression and Modern Times. We will continue to use the Comparison table in class.
