A compare and contrast graphic organizer that helps 3rd graders map the problem and solution in two texts, then write how the two texts compare. Works with any pair of books or articles.

A compare and contrast chronology of events graphic organizer where 3rd graders record the first, next, and last events in two texts, then explain how the order compares. Works with any pair of books.

This land and sea animals compare and contrast worksheet has 3rd grade students sort facts into a Venn diagram and write about how animals move. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Using the Comparing Themes of Two Stories Activity, students use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the theme of two passages.

Using this Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer Activity, students organize their ideas using any of the provided graphic organizers in order to compare and contrast the structure of events, ideas, concepts, and information in two or more texts.

This living and non-living things compare and contrast graphic organizer asks 3rd graders to sort six facts about a cat and a chair into a Venn diagram. Answer key included for quick checking.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

This RI.3.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson includes RI.3.3 Worksheets, RI.3.3 Activities, RI.3.3 Assessment, and RI.3.3 Poster.

UsingComparing Adjectives Comparatives and Superlatives Activity, studentsuse the picture cards to practice using comparing adjectives.

Using Book Vs Movie Compare and Contrast Activity, students make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual presentation of the text.

Using Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts Activity, students read both firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event to describe the differences in the information provided.

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