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5th Grade Fiction Compare and Contrast Resources

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

Winchester Mystery House

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

Read & Compare Character Traits

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

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

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

Use this resource to help your students familiarize themselves with the concept of literary themes.

Thinking About Themes: Reflection Cards

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

Novel Study: Wonder: Post-Reading Response Prompts

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

Nonfiction Text Features Checklist

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

This worksheet gives kids the opportunity to compare and contrast two different versions of the Greek myth of Persephone.

Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone

Use this graphic organizer to list comparisons between two nouns.

Top Hat Graphic Organizer

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 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 parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio&rsquo;s Wonder.

Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #2

Get your students thinking about themes as they compare and contrast two different picture books of their choice.

Compare & Contrast Themes

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

Use this handy genre guide to teach students about 14 different genres!

Genre Guide & Reading Challenge

Research, review, and read about classic and contemporary tales for kids! Analyze and explore five books and their movie adaptations in this writing workbook for avid readers and budding film buffs.

From Page to Screen

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

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Discussion Guide #3

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

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

Students will note details of theme between two fiction texts and summarize their analysis.

Common Themes Between Fiction Texts

Use this activity with your students to compare themes between fiction texts.

Head to Head Fiction: Themes

Get to know nonfiction text features! Use this resource with your class to compare nonfiction text features for same-topic selections. This resource goes along with the Comparing Nonfiction Text Features lesson plan.

Side-By-Side Nonfiction Text Features 

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Identifying Character and Setting.

Glossary: Identifying Character and Setting

Use this organizer to dig deep when comparing and contrasting texts within a genre.

Compare and Contrast Texts: Same Sub-Genre

Use this graphic organizer to analyze a common topic and theme between fiction texts.

Topic & Theme Between Fiction Texts

Use these discussion cards to get your students talking about the elements that are unique to the fantasy genre.

Fantasy Genre Discussion Cards

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