Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic: Nonfiction Paired Passages Grades 4 – 5 (Nonfiction Paired Passages: Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic)

Teach young students the essential skill of comparing and contrasting texts with this ELA workbook. Students will read about topics like technology and inventions, interesting foods, and famous landmarks. Designed for 4th and 5th-grade learners, these paired passages offer multiple-choice questions and writing prompts to deepen their understanding and analytical skills. This resource is ideal for parents and teachers aiming to prepare students for state testing and standards-based grading in the Reading Informational domain. Features of This Resource: 18 Paired Passages (36 Total Texts) 9 Selected Response Pages: Multiple-choice questions test comprehension 9 Extended Response Pages: Writing prompts encourage detailed responses 6 Generic Comprehension Pages: Versatile templates to suit various reading activities Answer Keys: Convenient for quick and accurate grading. Hear From Parents and Educators: “It’s hard to find texts about the same topic. This rigorous resource provided valuable practice for my child.” “This resource is AMAZING! The difficulty of the multiple-choice questions mirrors state testing, and the writing prompts enhance text evidence skills.” “The variety of passages allowed me to use them for whole-class teaching and independent practice. They’re great for standards-based grading.” “Finding resources that include paired passages is rare. These made differentiating for my child straightforward and effective.” Common Core State Standards: Literacy RI.4.9: Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. RI.5.9: Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Practical Uses: Assessments and Data Binders: Track and measure student progress. Homework or Intervention: Reinforce learning at home or provide additional support. Independent Practice: Encourage self-directed learning and mastery. Standards-Based Grading: Collect evidence of students’ reading and writing abilities. Citing Text Evidence Instruction: Foster skills in referencing and supporting answers with text evidence. Test Prep or End of Year ELA Reviews: Prepare students for assessments and review a year full of learning. FAQs: Topics Included: Muscles, senses, healthy food, bones, teeth, feelings, thunderstorms, weather forecasts, seasons, snow, weather tools, rainbows, pandas, meerkats, owls, flamingos, starfish, and lemurs. Number of Paired Passages: 18 pages of paired passages, each with accompanying multiple-choice questions or writing prompts. Using Extra Comprehension Pages: Diversify lessons, extend learning through research, or engage early finishers with creative tasks like the Summary Cube or Create a Cover worksheet. Enhance your classroom and support your students’ reading and writing development with this versatile and rigorous resource. Thank you for investing in your students’ education! #mbcreations4education Teachers are permitted to copy pages from this workbook for use with one class of students. Please do not distribute copies to other teachers, classes, or schools. The workbook and its contents may not be used for any commercial purposes.