⭐️These Lexile® leveled close reading stories are perfect for teaching students to compare & contrast in fiction. Comparing and contrasting is a higher-level skill that requires critical thinking. This packet is designed to specifically fit 2nd & 3rd grade Florida B.E.S.T standard ELA.2.R.3.3/3.R.3.3 but can be used by anyone teaching compare & contrast in fiction.

⭐️Includes Lexile leveled passages, standard based questions, anchor charts, and hands-on cut-and-paste visuals to help students master this skill.

Features:

✏️Integrated Color Coding – 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 essay and multiple choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

✏️Highly Engaging – Contains original stories with custom illustrations designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

What’s Included:

1. Anchor Chart / Journal Page
2. Mentor Texts and Graphic Organizers
3. Little Red Riding Hood (480L) / The Wolf and the Seven Kids (530L)
4. Boy-man (580L) / The Mouse and the Sun (530L)
5. Hansel and Gretel (610L) / The Baba Yaga (600L)
6. The Lambkin (540L) / The Story of the Three Little Pigs (540L)
7. Cinderella (550L) / Tattercoats (600)
8. The Merry Wives (660L) / The Emperor’s New Clothes (630L)
9. Test

• Snowdrop (520L) / Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree (550L)