Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Two Perspectives.

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

Introduce your students to two myths from different cultures.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

After students read R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and film versions of the story!
 

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

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

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