Daily Practice Modern Manuscript Weeks 1 12 Elementary School Compare and Contrast Resources

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction

After reading Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, students make comparisons to the true story on which the novel was based.

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Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction

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Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction

After reading Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, students make comparisons to the true story on which the novel was based.

This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.

This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.

Making a timeline is a good way to sort out a story's events. Double the challenge by having kids make The Hobbit timeline, one of the book and one of the film.

Making a timeline is a good way to sort out a story's events. Double the challenge by having kids make The Hobbit timeline, one of the book and one of the film.

"The Scarlet Flower" shares many similarities with a famous Western fairytale. Can you guess which one?

"The Scarlet Flower" shares many similarities with a famous Western fairytale. Can you guess which one?

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Sub-Genre Specific Traits Across Texts

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Sub-Genre Specific Traits Across Texts

Fifth Grade

Reading

Practice comparing texts that share a distinctive feature within a genre.

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Sub-Genre Specific Traits Across Texts

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Sub-Genre Specific Traits Across Texts

Practice comparing texts that share a distinctive feature within a genre.

Fifth Grade

Reading

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Comparing and Contrasting Scary Stories

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Comparing and Contrasting Scary Stories

Third Grade

Reading

Practice comparing and contrasting scary stories using conjunctions to connect ideas.

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Comparing and Contrasting Scary Stories

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Comparing and Contrasting Scary Stories

Practice comparing and contrasting scary stories using conjunctions to connect ideas.

Third Grade

Reading

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Comparing Characters from Two Fiction Texts

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Comparing Characters from Two Fiction Texts

Third Grade

Reading

Children practice comparing and contrasting characters in this reading comprehension worksheet.

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Comparing Characters from Two Fiction Texts

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Comparing Characters from Two Fiction Texts

Children practice comparing and contrasting characters in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Third Grade

Reading

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Comparing Two Stories

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Comparing Two Stories

Third Grade

Reading

Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.

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Comparing Two Stories

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Comparing Two Stories

Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.

Practice making inferences about stories with the help of this writing organizer.

Practice making inferences about stories with the help of this writing organizer.

Second Grade

Reading

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of Water

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of Water

Third Grade

Reading

Practice comparing two nonfiction texts in this reading comprehension worksheet!

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of Water

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of Water

Practice comparing two nonfiction texts in this reading comprehension worksheet!

Practice making story comparisons and inferences with the help of this useful organizer.

Practice making story comparisons and inferences with the help of this useful organizer.

Second Grade

Reading

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Compare Similar Stories

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Compare Similar Stories

Third Grade

Reading

Learners practice comparing two stories with similar characters and themes in this reading comprehension worksheet.

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Compare Similar Stories

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Compare Similar Stories

Learners practice comparing two stories with similar characters and themes in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Third Grade

Reading

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Character Comparison Graphic Organizer

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Character Comparison Graphic Organizer

Second Grade

Reading

Readers practice comparing and contrasting characters in works of fiction with this versatile graphic organizer.

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Character Comparison Graphic Organizer

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Character Comparison Graphic Organizer

Readers practice comparing and contrasting characters in works of fiction with this versatile graphic organizer.

Second Grade

Reading

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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Fourth Grade

Reading

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.

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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.

This compare and contrast exercise will give your students practice recording information about two similar fiction texts.

This compare and contrast exercise will give your students practice recording information about two similar fiction texts.

Third Grade

Reading

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Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts

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Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts

Third Grade

Reading

Learners practice comparing a variety of story elements, including characters, setting, and key events, in this reading comprehension worksheet.

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Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts

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Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts

Learners practice comparing a variety of story elements, including characters, setting, and key events, in this reading comprehension worksheet.

If your students struggle with how to compare and contrast texts, this worksheet can be used for reteaching or extra practice.

If your students struggle with how to compare and contrast texts, this worksheet can be used for reteaching or extra practice.

Third Grade

Reading

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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Stories: Extinct Birds

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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Stories: Extinct Birds

Fourth Grade

Reading

Comparing and contrasting nonfiction stories is an important skill for fourth and fifth graders. This worksheet gives kids plenty of chance to practice.

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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Stories: Extinct Birds

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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Stories: Extinct Birds

Comparing and contrasting nonfiction stories is an important skill for fourth and fifth graders. This worksheet gives kids plenty of chance to practice.

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of the Sun

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of the Sun

Third Grade

Reading

With this resource, give your students practice comparing and contrasting the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of the Sun

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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: The Influence of the Sun

With this resource, give your students practice comparing and contrasting the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Third Grade

Reading

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Character Traits in Fairy Tales

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Character Traits in Fairy Tales

Third Grade

Reading

Use this resource to practice describing characters in a fairy tale. Students will use adverbs, adjectives, and verbs to gain an understanding of the character traits.

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Character Traits in Fairy Tales

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Character Traits in Fairy Tales

Use this resource to practice describing characters in a fairy tale. Students will use adverbs, adjectives, and verbs to gain an understanding of the character traits.

Third Grade

Reading

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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison

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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison

Fourth Grade

Reading

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison

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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Comparing and Contrasting: Feeding our Pets

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Comparing and Contrasting: Feeding our Pets

Third Grade

Reading

Good readers are able to compare and contrast key points between two texts on the same topic. With this worksheet, your students will practice this important concept by reading two different texts on feeding pets and identifying the similarities and diffe

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Comparing and Contrasting: Feeding our Pets

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Comparing and Contrasting: Feeding our Pets

Good readers are able to compare and contrast key points between two texts on the same topic. With this worksheet, your students will practice this important concept by reading two different texts on feeding pets and identifying the similarities and diffe

Third Grade

Reading

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Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3

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Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3

Fifth Grade

Reading

Up, up, and away! It's Peter Pan vs. Wendy vs. John in this reading comprehension lesson. Using the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook, students will use text excerpts and comprehension questions to write an essay comparing main characters.

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Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3

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Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3

Up, up, and away! It's Peter Pan vs. Wendy vs. John in this reading comprehension lesson. Using the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook, students will use text excerpts and comprehension questions to write an essay comparing main characters.

Fifth Grade

Reading

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Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad

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Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad

Fourth Grade

Reading

Students will compare two informational texts on the same topic using a Venn diagram.

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Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad

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Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad

Students will compare two informational texts on the same topic using a Venn diagram.

Are your students emerging readers? Use this literacy-focused lesson plan to set summer reading goals and help your students express their opinions about books. Can be used as a stand-alone or support lesson for the Summer Reads lesson plan.

Are your students emerging readers? Use this literacy-focused lesson plan to set summer reading goals and help your students express their opinions about books. Can be used as a stand-alone or support lesson for the Summer Reads lesson plan.

Pre-K

Reading

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Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver

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Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver

Fourth Grade

Reading

In this lesson, ask students to compare and contrast two important African-American historical figures. Students will write an informational paragraph on the similarities and differences between W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver.

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Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver

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Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver

In this lesson, ask students to compare and contrast two important African-American historical figures. Students will write an informational paragraph on the similarities and differences between W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver.

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Nonfiction Compare & Contrast

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Nonfiction Compare & Contrast

Kindergarten

Reading

Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts using this helpful Venn diagram.

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Nonfiction Compare & Contrast

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Nonfiction Compare & Contrast

Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts using this helpful Venn diagram.

Kindergarten

Reading

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Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Third Grade

Reading

Use this resource to get your students comparing and contrasting information from two short texts.

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Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Use this resource to get your students comparing and contrasting information from two short texts.

Third Grade

Reading

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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities

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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities

Fourth Grade

Reading

Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.

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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities

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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities

Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Lesson Plan

Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Fourth Grade

Reading

Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.

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Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Lesson Plan

Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.

Fourth Grade

Reading

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Elementary School Compare and Contrast Resources for 'daily practice modern manuscript weeks 1 12'

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Elementary School Compare and Contrast Resources for 'daily practice modern manuscript weeks 1 12'