Description
Help students explain similarities and differences with evidence.
- Grades: 3
- Format: PDF download
Learning Objective
Students will compare and contrast information or story elements using text evidence.
What's Included
- 30 compare & contrast fiction task cards
- 1 Multiple Choice Question for Each Passage
- Challenge card
- Recording Template
- Answer Key
Ways to Use
Centers, small groups, partner practice, whole-class review, or exit tickets.
Preparation
Preview the student pages, choose the activities, and print the pages you need.
Standards & Skills
Source-listed alignment: ELA.3.R.3.3.








Natalie J. –
Love that there is so many cards that you can split it up throughout a unit or lesson and continue to spiral review!
Anita T. –
This was a great resource and needed as a supplement to the core unit of study.
teachingjoyfully –
These are perfect for centers or small groups to practice this skill. I like using them in small groups at my teacher table and have students show me text evidence.
Kersten B. –
My students are second grade High ability students, and they loved these task cards. They were engaging and challenging for them!
Samantha Gaboian –
Just what I was looking for to increase practice on this skill without having lengthy passages to read each time.
Rachel N. –
Great resource to use when students are struggling with compare and contrast.
Whitney Turnmire –
I loved using these during small group time to help my students will this skill.
Kristen K. –
I love these task cards. I use them in centers to review the benchmarks and provide extra practice.
Lindsay Hiltunen –
I love this resource! These are an engaging supplementary resource for teaching the third grade BEST ELA standards!
Jessica Sumner –
This has been a helpful resource for a teacher who has been out of the reading game for a while. My students have benefited from this greatly! thank you!
Lacy H. –
Love this to use as a review/reteach with my small remediation groups! Thanks for the hard work and thoroughness that went into this resource!
Samantha S. –
These task cards were amazing for FAST test prep! My students stayed engaged!
Larryce B. –
Love this resource! It has helped my students prepare for the state assessment.
Alex H. –
These task cards are great for small group instruction and centers. High interest passages keep the kiddos engaged!