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Reading – Compare & Contrast

Reading · Level 3 · CCSS: RI.3.9, RL.3.9 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · Practice Set 4

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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.

⛰️ Mountains
Mountains are tall landforms with steep sides and high peaks. They can be rocky, snowy, or covered with trees. Many people hike mountains for exercise and views.

🌾 Plains
Plains are wide, flat areas of land. They often have grass, farms, and open spaces. Because they are flat, plains are useful for growing crops and building roads.

2 Venn Diagram

Write facts in the correct part of the Venn diagram.

Only Mountains ⛰️

Both

Only Plains 🌾

Only Mountains	Both	Only Plains

3 Compare & Contrast Questions

Answer using information from both texts.

Question	Your Answer
How are mountains and plains alike?
How are they different in shape?
Which landform is usually better for farming?
Which one might give you a higher view?

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 place would be easier to build roads on? Use a signal word in your answer:

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?

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 4.

Topic words: museum, map, guide, fact

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?

3. Write one inference a reader could make from a text about this topic.