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Reading – Compare & Contrast

Reading · Level 3 · CCSS: RI.3.9, RL.3.9 · Worksheet 3 of 5

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Read Two Short Texts

Read both texts carefully. Then compare how the two subjects are alike and different.

🐱 Cats
Cats are popular pets that live indoors or outdoors. They have soft fur and sharp claws. Cats are independent — they like to explore on their own. They sleep about 16 hours a day. Cats eat meat and special cat food. They use a litter box inside the house.

🐶 Dogs
Dogs are popular pets that live mostly indoors with their families. They have fur that can be short or long. Dogs love being around people — they follow their owners everywhere. Dogs sleep about 12 hours a day. Dogs eat meat and special dog food. They need to go outside for walks and exercise.

2 Venn Diagram

Write facts in the correct part of the Venn diagram.

Only Cats 🐱

Both

Only Dogs 🐶

Only Cats	Both	Only Dogs

3 Compare & Contrast Questions

Answer using information from both texts.

Question	Your Answer
How are cats and dogs the same?
How are they different in personality?
Which pet sleeps more?
Which pet needs to go outside more? Why?

4 Compare & Contrast Signal Words

Use these signal words to write sentences comparing the two subjects.

Signal Words both but however alike different similarly

Write a sentence using "both":

Write a sentence using "but" or "however":

Which pet would you choose? Use a signal word to explain why:

5 Evidence-Based Questions (SBA Practice)

These two-part questions are like the ones on the state test. First answer the question, then find the evidence that supports your answer.

Part A: What is the MOST important way these two subjects are alike?

Part B: Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

Explain in your own words: How does this detail support your answer?