Subjects

Math

English Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Foreign Language

Grades

Pre-K

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Worksheets

Games

Build a Worksheet

Word Scramble

Word Search

Crossword Puzzle

Sudoku Generator

Addition Worksheet Generator 

Subtraction Worksheet Generator

Multiplication Worksheet Generator

Division Worksheet Generator

See All

More Resources

Arts & Crafts

Hands-On Activities

CVC Words

Guided Lessons

Common Core State Standards

Common Core Math

Common Core ELA

Roly Recommends

Weekly Recommendations

Early Childhood

Social Emotional Learning

Holidays

Winter

Christmas

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

Showing Results for comparing and constrasting in fiction

Sorting and categorizing isn’t just for cleaning! In this fun-filled activity, students will learn how to distinguish fiction from nonfiction.

Nonfiction vs. Fiction: Which Style Is It?

Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts in this fun under-the-sea-themed lesson plan.

Comparing Whales

Students will play the card game War to learn about place value and comparing numbers using the terms "less than", "greater than", and "equal to".

Comparing Numbers: I Declare War!

Using charts is a great way to see similarities, differences, and information. This visual lesson will help all students see what can be gained from nonfiction and fiction texts.

Knowledge Charting

It’s time to take a trip around the world and experience Christmas in different countries. Students will explore how their Christmas traditions compare and contrast with kids across the world and chart their findings on a Venn diagram. 


Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World

Students will learn about apples and nonfiction writing in this lesson. When they are done comparing and contrasting, there might even be a tasty snack in their future!  

Red and Green Apples

This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.

Author Study: Faith Ringgold

Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs." 

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

A first grade classic takes center stage in this lesson on comparing and contrasting characters. This lesson can be used alone or with the Compare and Contrast with Wolves lesson plan.

Compare and Contrast Fictional Characters

Teach your students the early concepts of measuring with a ruler and comparing lengths with this hands-on lesson. Students use popsicle sticks to measure magazine cutouts using comparative adjectives such as big, bigger, and biggest.

Measuring Popsicles!

In this lesson, students will look at picture clues to determine the topic of texts. ELs will build vocabulary and language skills by working with partners to discuss and represent texts using drawings. 

Sorting & Describing Books

Want to engage students in reading? Give them books that they want to read! This lesson will give you a chance to learn about your readers so that you can best support them to become fluent readers. 

Reading Inventories

Want students to use text features in their writing? Begin by having them examine the text features that they see in informational books. 

Analyzing Text Features

Your students will learn all about what makes a fictional character special when they become character detectives! Use this lesson to introduce the concept of using key details from a text to gather information.

Character Detectives

What makes a poem a poem? And what makes a story a story? In this lesson, students learn to distinguish between different types of texts while analyzing the sentences and words they encounter.

Story vs. Poem

It's time to dig into some nonfiction books! In this lesson, students will practice identifying the main topic of nonfiction texts. This lesson can be used alone or with the How to Find the Main Idea lesson plan.

Main Topic

Engage students in reading grade-level texts by making and testing predictions. Your students will be excited to read on to find out if their predictions are correct!

Predict It

Your students will learn when to use less than and greater than and how to differentiate the two symbols in this lesson. They will have fun playing the role of the Less Than and Greater Than alligators!

Less Than or Greater Than Alligators

Captivating writing features sensory and descriptive details. In this lesson, students learn to include details when writing personal narrative and come up with the descriptions that best exemplify their story.

Dashing Descriptions

Help students enrich their informational writing by learning to use text features. 

Using Text Features

Your students will enjoy reading the classic story “The Ugly Duckling,” written about a very lovable duck! This reading lesson also includes a fun partner activity to help your students practice comprehension.

Read and Retell a Classic Story

With some help from The Little Red Hen, young readers will have fun enhancing their reading skills while learning about the value of hard work.

The Little Red Hen: Story Patterns

Get your students excited about expository text through this fun introduction to text features! Students will create their own glossary of nonfiction text features.

Find the Text Feature

Take your students to a magical place by having them read stories such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "Rumpelstiltskin." They can read these magical stories and figure out the main idea and details in them!

Main Ideas and Details

ELs will gain valuable practice learning about text features as they practice close reading and communication skills during a nonfiction picture walk. Use on its own or as a support for the Classifying Nonfiction Text Features lesson plan. 

Going on a Nonfiction Picture Walk

Your students become masters at character analysis as they learn how to describe fictional characters by identifying traits and providing concrete evidence to support their thinking. 

How to Analyze a Character

Your students will use a well-loved story to learn how to create their own detailed characters. This lesson focuses on understanding the pre-writing and planning phase of storytelling.

Crafting a Character

Ever wondered how to explain what an index is to a 6 year old? Look no further! Use this engaging lesson to help your students become text feature experts.

What's in a Text Feature?

Help ease your students into the school year with this lesson that helps them share their feelings about the first day of school. 

First Day of School with Marley!

This lesson focuses on reading comprehension by answering the 5W's about the story, The Three Little Pigs.

Subjects

Grade Level

Resource Type

Common Core

English Language Support

Showing Results for comparing and constrasting in fiction