Description

Compare & Contrast – RI.2.9 & RI.3.9

⭐️ This 2nd and 3rd grade Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit includes paired Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts that are perfect for teaching students how to compare and contrast the most important points and key details as presented in two nonfiction texts on the same topic. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.9 and RI.3.9 and focus on developing compare and contrast skills.

This Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages Unit features:

✅ 15 Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd & 3rd Grade

✅ Standard Focused Questions

✅ Interactive Anchor Charts

✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy

✅ Two Assessment Passages

✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats

✅ Trusted by Thousands of Teachers!

If you do not use Common Core, this packet is still perfect for teaching compare and contrast in nonfiction skills.

• Aligns with most similar state-specific standards.
• If you are a Florida teacher, CLICK HERE for the FL B.E.S.T. author’s purpose resource aligned to FL ELA.2.R.3.3 & ELA.3.R.3.3.

This resource is perfect for:

✍ Modeling

✍ Gradual Release

✍ Small groups

✍ Whole Class

✍ Independent Practice

✍ Homework

✍ Mock Assessments

✍ More!

What Makes This Resource So Effective?

✏️ Lexile Levels – Each passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 2nd grade & 3rd grade Common Core Text Complexity Band (the range for second and third grade is 420L-820L).

✏️ Integrated Color Coding – The color coding strategy encourages students to learn how to find and use text evidence in their answers.

✏️ Comprehensive – Passages are perfect for comprehensive standard-based test prep. Included anchor charts and questions make this resource great for lesson modeling. Works perfectly for small groups and guided reading.

✏️ Scaffolding – Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard-based short answer and multiple-choice questions to allow teachers to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

✏️Highly Engaging – Contains original passages with high-interest images designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

Teachers & Students ❤️LOVE❤️ This Resource:

★ Renee K said, “A wonderful product to help my students understand comparing and contrasting in nonfiction texts.”

★ Catie B. said, “A great addition to a comparing and contrasting unit. I loved that I could utilize this resource in a center to focus on informational text, it is so often overlooked! Thank you!”

★ Ashli A. said, “My 3rd Grade students love these reading activities.”

What’s Included:

1. How Readers Compare and Contrast Journal page

2. Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer

3. Paired Practice Passages & Question Sets

• What to Pack for a Camping Trip- 730L / Camping at Yellowstone National Park- 620L
• Alexandra Scott’s Mission- 780L / Alex’s Lemonade Stand- 670L
• Abraham Lincoln: 16th President- 790L / The Most Influential Presidents in U.S. History- 680L
• Walt Disney’s Career- 760L / Walt Disney: The Man Behind the Magic- 790L
• The Tropical Rainforest- 770L / Cats in the Tropical Rainforest- 560L
• African-American Civil Rights Movement- 810L / Segregation During the Civil Rights Movement- 820L

4. Paired Test Passages & Question Set

• Fresh Food Is Fuel- 760L / Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids- 700L

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