Teach 4th and 5th-grade students to compare and contrast two texts on the same topic with this bundle of paired passages! With print and digital options (PDF/Google Slides), students can answer multiple-choice questions and respond to writing prompts about paired texts. The side-by-side passages help simplify this difficult skill so students can compare the text structures and the authors’ purposes for writing. This resource is great for 4th and 5th-grade teachers who want to prepare students for state testing or provide evidence for standards-based grading in the category of Reading Informational.
4th/5th Grade - Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic:
✏️ 18 Paired Passages (36 Total)
- 9 Selected Response Pages
- 9 Extended Response Pages
✏️ 6 Generic Comprehension Pages
✏️ Answer Keys
✏️ PDF & Google Slides
✏️ English & Spanish
Hear about these Paired Passages from educators like you!
⭐️ “It’s hard to find texts about the same topic. This rigorous resource provided valuable practice for my students.”
⭐️ “I’m so glad this works with Google Classroom! I was able to quickly share these paired passages with my fifth graders and they enjoyed the topics.”
⭐️ “This resource is AMAZING! I love the difficulty of the multiple choice questions. They are similar to what my students answer for state testing. The writing prompts for the paired passages also allowed my students to practice responding to text by citing evidence.”
⭐️ “I love that this resource includes so many passages. I used some to teach the whole class. Then, I used others for independent practice. They are great examples of evidence for standards-based grading.”
⭐️ “It was nice to find a resource that includes Spanish texts and writing prompts. It made differentiating for my students so easy!”
Use these Paired Passages with Writing Prompts in so many ways!
✅ Assessments and Data Binders
✅ Homework or Intervention
✅ Independent Practice
✅ Standards-Based Grading
✅ Citing Text Evidence Instruction
✅ Test Prep or End of Year ELA Reviews
Find answers to your questions about this Compare/Contrast Resource:
✋ What topics are included in this download of comparing two texts on the same topic?
- Technology & Inventions: 3D Printing, Robot Deliveries, Velcro, Computer Coding, Flying Cars, and Telescopes
- Interesting Food: Ice Cream, Giant Vegetables, School Lunches, Food Challenges, Breakfast Cereals, and Food Trucks
- Famous Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Machu Picchu, Great Wall of China, Niagra Falls, and Big Ben
✋ How many paired passages with writing prompts are included?
- There are 18 paired passage pages (love that alliteration!)
- Nine pages (18 texts) include an additional page of multiple-choice questions.
- Nine pages (18 texts) include writing prompts for extended responses.
✋ How can I use the extra comprehension pages?
- Add variety to your reading lessons and help students make sense of the paired passages.
- Challenge students to extend their learning by researching a third article that aligns with the topic.
- Invite early finishers to complete the Summary Cube or Create a Cover worksheet.
⚠️ This resource includes English and Spanish worksheets:
- I am not a native Spanish speaker. Google translated the worksheets to help Spanish-speaking students participate in English-speaking classrooms.
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