Which is Different Worksheet
This which is different worksheet has 1st grade readers circle the one word that changes a letter and mark word pairs same or different. An answer key is included.
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Description
Comparing and contrasting starts with noticing what is the same and what is different. For beginning readers, that means looking closely at every letter in a word instead of guessing from its shape. The which is different worksheet helps first graders slow down, read carefully, and spot the one small change that makes a new word.
About the Worksheet
In this which is different worksheet, students read five rows of four-letter words that end in a consonant blend, such as tent, mask, jump, gift and desk. Three words in each row match, and one word has a single letter changed. Children circle the word that is different. In Part B, students look at four word pairs and write S if the words are the same or D if they are different. It is a simple, focused 1st grade compare and contrast worksheet for word work time.
What’s Included
- Five rows of ending-blend words with one different word in each row
- Four word pairs to mark S for same or D for different
- A bright illustration of a tent, a gift and a desk from the word list
- A complete answer key on page 2
Why It Helps Kids Learn
First, each odd word changes only one letter, so children must look at the beginning, middle and end of every word. Second, the words use common ending blends, which builds decoding skills while students compare. Third, noticing small differences trains the careful attention young readers need for spelling, proofreading and reading new words.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before students begin, write two words on the board, like tent and tint, and ask what changed. After the page is done, have children read each row aloud and tell which letter is different. You can also let students make their own row of look-alike words for a partner to solve. Use the sheet in a literacy center, as morning work, or as a quick check during a phonics lesson, and use the answer key to check work fast.
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