Want to get your kids thinking critically about what they're reading? This fruit-themed Venn diagram alternative will help students to compare and contrast two topics or books during or after reading nonfiction texts.

Learn all about Sinterklaas (sound familiar?) and the fun traditions that kids in the Netherlands look forward to every Christmas!

Have you ever heard of Julbock, the Christmas goat, or Tomten, the gift-giving Christmas elf? Learn how to celebrate Christmas in Sweden!

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Comparative and Superlative.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Character Comparisons.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Scary Story Elements.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Comparing Literature Themes.

Venn diagrams aren't just a math tool; they make great charts for reading comprehension too!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Focus on the Differences.

Did you know that you could celebrate Christmas in December and then fly to Russia to celebrate the same holiday in January?

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast Fictional Characters.

Get inspired by the traditions of the Philippines this holiday season!

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

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Focus on the Similarities.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast Fictional Characters.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Focus on the Similarities.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Pick out the Parts of a Story.

As students read multiple nonfiction books about a topic, they’ll begin to learn more. Help them organize their notes and keep track of the new information they're learning with this fun book-themed graphic organizer!

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

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Pick out the Parts of a Story.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn to Compare and Contrast.

Discover how our friends across the pond celebrate the holiday season!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Compare & Contrast Pictures.

Can you imagine celebrating Christmas in the summer? That's what the people in New Zealand do!

The more books you read about a topic, the more you learn! This worksheet helps students compare and contrast information they learn from multiple books about the same topic.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Compare & Contrast Pictures.

The more students read about a topic, the more they’ll become experts! Help kids embrace their expert status by having them recommend books to friends. They'll write a letter recommending at least two different books, sharing what makes each unique.