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5th and 6th Grade Compare and Contrast Worksheets

Do you believe in the Bermuda Triangle? Compare witness accounts of these weird waters and draw your own conclusions in this reading worksheet.

The Bermuda Triangle

Learn about the legendary Flying Dutchman, a "ghost ship" said to warn sailors of trouble, and get some practice comparing descriptions of the same topic.

The Flying Dutchman

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts about ea

Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day

Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!

Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!

Compare and contrast two scenes from&nbsp;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet.

Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Comparing and Contrasting in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Introduce students to some wild and weird types of lightning with this fascinating reading comprehension worksheet!

Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Weird, Wild Weather: Lightning 

Students will read passages and compare the traits of two characters.

Read & Compare Character Traits

Build your reading stamina and comprehension skills with this worksheet based on “Ashputtel,” the Grimm Brothers’ version of another famous fairy tale.

Extended Reading Comprehension: Ashputtel

This discussion guide helps readers reflect on chapters 1&ndash;38 of The One and Only Ivan.

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Discussion Guide #1

Support literacy development by asking questions as they read the first part of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #1

Many folk tales share similarities, but are also very different. Can you find the similarities and differences between these two stories?

Compare the Fairy Tales

Students will use transition words to support understanding of comparing and contrasting.

Transition Words for Comparing & Contrasting

Hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this worksheet featuring a French fairy tale about a prince, a curse, and the importance of recognizing one&#39;s own flaws.

Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”

Compare and contrast your traits with the character traits of other people.

Comparing My Character Traits

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

Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Stories: Extinct Birds

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #2

Use this graphic organizer to help students compare and contrast information from different sources of their choosing while researching a relevant topic.

Compare and Contrast Information From Different Sources

Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions after students read chapters 1&ndash;6 of Rick Riordan&rsquo;s The Lightning Thief.&nbsp;

Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Discussion Guide #1 

Read about the history of the Winchester Mystery House, and then answer some comprehension questions.

Winchester Mystery House

Build critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions for the eighth and final part&nbsp;of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #5

Invite students to reflect on the major themes and events of Wonder with these writing prompts.

Novel Study: Wonder: Post-Reading Response Prompts

Build critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions for parts 5-7&nbsp;of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #4

Use this Novel Discussion Guide for Parents as a guide to invite your child into a book discussion about their latest reading!

Novel Discussion Guide for Parents

Engage your students with discussion questions as they read the last part of Katherine Applegate&rsquo;s The One and Only Ivan.

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Discussion Guide #4

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from the next part of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #3

Engage your students with discussion questions as they read the second part of Katherine Applegate&rsquo;s The One and Only Ivan.

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Discussion Guide #2

After students read R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s novel Wonder, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and film versions of the story! 
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Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide

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.

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

Use this worksheet to encourage critical thinking and support students’ literacy development by asking questions before, during, and after reading.

Novel Discussion Guide for Teachers

Develop your students’ critical eye with this nonfiction text features checklist! This resource can be used with the Comparing Nonfiction Text Features lesson plan.

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