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2nd Grade Compare and Contrast Resources

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Worksheet2nd GradeCompare Contrast Book Covers Worksheet

Using Compare Contrast Book Covers Worksheet, students compare two books using information from the book cover to determine how they are alike and different.

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Worksheet2nd GradeDoes it Tell a Story or Information Worksheet

Using Does it Tell a Story or Information Worksheet, students compare two texts about wasps to determine how they are alike and different.

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Worksheet2nd GradeCharacters in Blueberries for Sal Worksheet

Using Characters in Blueberries for Sal Worksheet, students compare two characters from a story to determine how they are alike and different.

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Worksheet2nd GradeCircling Empty Full Examples Worksheet

UsingCircling Empty Full Examples Worksheet, students determine if the given pictures shows an object as full or empty by circling in different colors.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeHow are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity

Using How are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity, students compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeRainbow Fish and The Very Grouchy Ladybug Worksheet

Using this Rainbow Fish and The Very Grouchy Ladybug Worksheet, students compare and contrast the adventures that each character experiences after reading the two stories.

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Worksheet2nd GradeComparing and Contrasting Character Changes Worksheet

This comparing and contrasting character changes worksheet helps 2nd graders track how a character feels at the start and end of a story, with an answer key to make checking quick and easy.

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Worksheet2nd GradeUnique Events in Informational Texts Worksheet

In this Unique Events in Informational Texts Worksheet, 2nd grade readers compare two weather events, sort facts into a Venn diagram, and explain a difference. Answer key included for quick checking.

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Worksheet2nd GradeCompare and Contrast Points of a Text Worksheet

This compare and contrast points of a text worksheet has 2nd grade students read two pumpkin texts, sort key points, and name each main idea. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeComparing Points of View Activity

Using Comparing Points of View Activity, students distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

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Activity2nd GradeComparing Books Activity

Using Comparing Books Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

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Activity2nd GradeComparing Characters Activity

Using Comparing Characters Activity, studentsuse popular picture books to compare and contrast the adventures of and experiences of characters in familiar stories.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson2nd GradeRF.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RF.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeApples Fact or Fiction Activity

Using Apples Fact or Fiction Activity, students sort statements of apples into fact or fiction categories.

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Activity2nd GradeSweetheart Sentences Activity

Using Sweetheart Sentences Activity, students read and identify sentence types to use in their own writing.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeSame Different Pictures Worksheet

Using Same Different Pictures Worksheet, students look for the picture that is different in order to build their comparing skills.

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Worksheet2nd GradeHerbivore and Carnivore Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer

Using this Herbivore and Carnivore Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer, students organize their ideas using this graphic organizer to compare and contrast Herbivores and Carnivores.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeMusical Instrument Comparison Chart Worksheet

Use this musical instrument comparison chart worksheet to help 2nd graders sort facts about a guitar and a drum into a diagram. Includes an answer key and builds strong compare and contrast thinking.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeCompare It Compare and Contrast Activity

Using this Compare It Compare and Contrast Activity, students organize their ideas to compare the overall structure, ideas, concepts and information using the two provided texts.

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Activity2nd GradeComparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity

Using Comparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity, students compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.