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Compare and Contrast Story Elements Plot, Setting, & Theme - RL 3.9 - 3rd Grade
Are you ready for engaging and rigorous activities and lessons that teach your students to compare and contrast story elements? Then look no farther! This unit is perfectly aligned to standard RL.3.9 by teaching students to closely analyze two different texts by the same author, and compare and contrast the characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and theme. This unit even has a compare and contrast essay that is perfect for 3rd grade writers. ________________________________________________
3rd - 4th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Compare and Contrast ~ Characters, Setting, Plot, and Theme ~ Any Books
This file is CCSS aligned to teach comparing and contrasting. There are 2 pages each for comparing and contrasting characters, setting, plot, and theme. The first page contains a venn diagram at the top and a fill in the blank summary. The second page contains the same venn diagram with blank lines at the bottom. This matches perfectly with the gradual release model!
There is a graphic organizer for comparing and contrasting any topic.
Also included are 5 posters for each of the following:
2nd - 4th
Reading
Compare & Contrast Reading Response Theme, Setting, Plot
These reader’s response pages can be used with fiction or non-fiction text. They are perfect to use as a journal response page and cover plot, theme, character traits, predictions, reflections, compare/contrast & student’s interpretations. Also provided is how illustrations help us to better understand the text (fiction). A useful tool to encourage your students to take a closer look at illustrations in text. Anchor charts provided to help students recognize the difference between ‘pl
3rd
Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.3.7
, RL.3.9
Compare and Contrast Setting, Plot, & Theme of Stories by the Same Author
1Students will compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series). Use with the following books: 1. Knuffle Bunny vs Knuffle Bunny Too 2. Arthur's Computer Crash vs Arthur's TV Trouble 3. Jumanji vs Zathura 4. Chester's Way vs Julius, Baby of the World 5. Chrysanthemum vs Lily's Purple Plastic Purse 6. Owen vs Wemberly Worried Includes: a poster, six practice worksheets, and an answer key
3rd
Close Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.9
Compare and Contrast Theme, Setting, Plot
This is a lesson plan comparing and contrasting theme, setting, and plot. This plan can be used on many grade levels. It depends on the level of students that are being taught and how much the teacher is involved.
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1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.9
Cinderella Activities: Fairy Tales Folktales Compare & Contrast Two Stories Text
Looking for unique way to compare and contrast two stories? Practice this valuable skill with Cinderella - the world’s favorite fairy tale! Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will love that each culture has a similar story, even though they are literally worlds apart! Students will deepen their understanding of... comparing and contrasting two texts on the same topicidentifying themecharacter, setting, and plot narrative writing✏️You will receive… 6 versions of the Cinderella story from different
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.9
, RL.4.2
+6
Novel and Movie Review Project: Compare & Contrast Book & Film Writing Prompts
Make your novel studies come alive with this Book vs. Movie Comparison and Writing Project. Perfect for grades 4–8, this resource gives students everything they need to analyze, compare, and write about a book and its film adaptation. With notes pages, graphic organizers, scaffolded writing prompts, and a grading rubric, this low-prep packet turns “movie day” into meaningful literacy work. What's included: Book vs. Movie Notes Pages (big picture, characters, setting/plot, theme) Graphic Organ
4th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.7
, RL.6.1
+28
Comparing and Contrasting Kevin Henkes Stories RL 3.9
This author study is designed for students to understand comparing and contrasting settings, themes and plots from the same author CCSS RL 3.9. Character description papers are also included for students to practice standard CCSS RL 3.2.
The 6 books that will be used in this author study are:
Chrysanthemum
Shelia Rae, the Brave
Julius Baby of the World
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Wemberly Worried
Chester
Included:
Kevin Henkes Biography Anchor Chart
Compare Anchor Chart
Contrast Anchor C
3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Compare and Contrast Books by the Same Author Unit RL 3.9
CCSS RL 3.9 requires students to be able to compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters. These author studies will help your students do just that. Before beginning the author studies, this unit includes poster to introduce story elements that the students will be comparing and contrasting. Posters are included for setting, theme, and plot. You’ll also introduce literal vs. nonliteral language with an additional
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
4th Grade Compare and Contrast Story Elements Lesson Plan
Fourth Grade Compare and Contrast Story Elements Lesson Plan 📚 Reading & Comprehension⏰ Total Time: 45–55 minutesThis lesson engages fourth graders in comparing and contrasting story elements across multiple texts. Students will analyze characters, setting, plot, and theme, building critical reading and analytical skills. Perfect for reading centers, partner work, and ESL support, this lesson encourages active discussion, guided analysis, and independent practice. 🎯 Learning Objectives• Ide
4th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.9
Comparing and Contrasting Organizer for 3.RL.9
This organizer is set up to address the theme, setting, and plot of two passages by the same author as outlined in the Common Core standard for Reading Literature 9. It's great for making multiple copies and using for stories, poems, etc. Enjoy!!
**Newly added: Add rigor to the lesson by scaffolding the students through a template to change the information listed in the Venn Diagrams to a complete paragraph!!**
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3rd
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.9
Compare and Contrast
This is a 5 day unit for comparing and contrasting themes, plots, and settings of books by the same author with the same characters. It begins with lessons and fun activities for teaching theme, setting, and plot and ends with suggested activities for comparing and contrasting two books.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Author and Text Study: Compare & Contrast Literature (Common Core Aligned)
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This package is for 14 pages in which 12 are student worksheets.
Students can compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plot of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters. This is to be used for a series of books including the same characters or books written by the same author.
Each worksheet has two versions. One version is to use when comparing 2 books; the other version is to use when comparing 3 books.
This package includes:
1 Cover Page
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.3.9
Comparing and Contrasting Leo Lionni Stories RL 3.9
This author study is designed for students to understand comparing and contrasting settings, themes and plots from the same author CCSS RL 3.9. Character description papers are also included for students to practice standard CCSS RL 3.2.
The 6 books that will be used in this author study are:
Swimmy
Fish is Fish
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Fredrick
It's Mine!
Six Crows
Included:
Leo Lionni Biography Anchor Chart
Compare Anchor Chart
Contrast Anchor Chart
Theme, Setting and Plot Anc
3rd
Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.9
Comparing and Contrasting Witches in Children's Literature
Whether you are comparing themes, setting, and plots by the same author (3rd grade), similar themes and topics (4th grade), stories in the same genre (5th grade), or different forms (6th grade), using a Halloween theme makes the writing projects fun and interesting for students. You’ll receive printables for six activities in this set of free printables. #1 -- Comparing and Contrasting the Grand High Witch in Roald Dahl’s The Witches to the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum's The Wonde
4th - 6th
Literature, Reading, Writing
How to Compare and Contrast Stories - Literature PowerPoint Featuring Folktales
Confidently teach kids to compare and contrast stories! A slideshow models how to identify elements in literature, find similarities and differences, and explain in a paragraph. Then students practice with two folktales and graphic organizers. (CCSS RL.4.9, RL.5.9) Open the preview to take a closer look. The slideshow is included as a PowerPoint presentation and Google Slides. The student pages are available in a printable PDF and as digital Google Slides. Files include everything you need. Mo
4th - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.9
, RL.5.9
Comparing and Contrasting Texts: Graphic Organizers for Literary Analysis
Deepen reading comprehension with these compare and contrast graphic organizers! Students analyze character traits, motivation, change over time, plot structure, conflict/resolution, theme development, setting, relationships, moral/lesson, story pacing, and problem-solving. Perfect for literature circles and reading instruction in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade.
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers (any text)
This resource includes 3 different graphic organizers to use when teaching students how to compare & contrast two stories. The focus is on comparing setting, plot, and theme. There also a version that compares characters, plot, and theme.
2nd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.9
Movie vs. Book Analysis Worksheet | Compare & Contrast Critical Thinking
🎬📚 Movie vs. Book Analysis Worksheet | Compare & Contrast Critical Thinking ActivityHelp students dive deeper into storytelling with this engaging Movie vs. Book Analysis Worksheet! Students critically compare a novel and its film adaptation while practicing comprehension, analysis, media literacy, and higher-order thinking skills. Perfect for middle school, high school, homeschool, literature circles, independent reading projects, enrichment, and substitute plans! Students will:✔ Compare cha
Not Specific
Novel Studies, Other (ELA), Reading
Compare & Contrast Using Cinderella
This packet was designed with the common core in mind! Use the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, and versions from around the world to teach story elements, theme, and compare & contrast.
This packet includes:
-suggested texts to use for the lessons
-story elements review (character, setting, plot, theme, good vs. evil, problem/solution)
-story elements practice
-comparing story elements chart (1 with titles, 1 blank for personalizing)
-Venn diagram for 3 stories (1 with titles, 1 blank for per
2nd - 6th
Geography, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.9
Compare & Contrast -Three Little pigs & True story of the Three Little pigs
Learning Goal: I can use information gained from the illustrations, and words in text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. PowerPoint presentation- We will review both versions of The Three Little Pigs Story Elements • Characters • Setting • Plot • Theme- Lesson & Moral
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
The Three Bears Theme Book
Blackline masters for The Three Bears Book student pages
Blackline master of the chair pattern for the student book
Blackline master of Goldilocks and Bears puppets
Towards the end of the school year we read many versions of the classic fairytale, Goldilocks and The Three Bears. This is a wonderful story for teaching reading comprehension. We discuss characters, setting, beginning-middle-end, summarizing, plot and compare/contrast the different versions. Students generally complete one page
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Distance Learning-Compare and Contrast Jumanji and Zathura
This product includes files in both docx and pdf. Jumanji: 1. Vocabulary worksheet 2. Vocabulary powerpoint 3. Theme, setting, and plot organizer 4. Reading comprehension questions Zathura: 1. Vocabulary worksheet 2. Vocabulary powerpoint 3. Theme, setting, and plot organizer 4. Reading comprehension questions 5. BONUS: Reading comprehension powerpoint with multiple choice and short answer questions (made for a live digital learning session) Compare and Contrast 1. Table version of comparing the
3rd - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.5
, RL.3.9
, CCRA.R.9
Antonetti Style Venn Diagram Characters Setting Plot Theme
Have you ever attended an Antonetti Conference? Then you know the standard Venn Diagram doesn't cut it. I have put together trait centered Venn Diagrams to assist you with comparing and contrasting literary texts. Enjoy!
Not Specific
English Language Arts
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