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Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
Comparing Texts Task Cards
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"This is a great resource to practice the skills they need. Students were engaged during this activity."
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"I feel that my students really benefitted from these task cards, especially when using them as a refresher before end of the year tests. Thank you! "
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Description

These digital and printable Comparing Texts on the Same Topic Task Cards includes 16 sets of paired passages (32 informational passages total) to help students compare texts on the same topic or event.

Each card includes two passages with an overall main idea and also an individual focus to each passage.

This product also includes a comprehension quick check page (one question for each passage), a recording sheet with guiding questions, an additional recording sheet for identifying the main topics and ideas, and prompt cards with questions to encourage students to respond thoughtfully and analytically to the two texts.

Digital and Printable

This set of task cards now includes a full-page version of each task card for easier readability AND a DIGITAL VERSION for use with Google Slides or Google Classroom.

Which topics are covered in this set of task cards?

  • Veterinarians
  • Tornados
  • Exploring Pluto
  • Butterflies
  • Snow Sports
  • The Cupcake Craze
  • Effects of Snowstorms
  • NORAD
  • Charles Lindbergh
  • SUVs
  • Hand Sanitizer & Soap
  • The Olympics
  • Money, Money, Money
  • The Homestead Act
  • Water
  • Camping
  • Lungs
  • The Barnum & Bailey Circus

Answer Keys & Recording Sheets Included!

These task cards are perfect for Common Core Standard RI.3.9, RI.4.9, RI.5.9 . The passages are brief to help students feel comfortable with the content and concept. The cards are recommended for grades 3+. They are perfect for introducing, assessing, or reviewing the concept of comparing texts on the same topic.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.9

Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.9

Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

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Comparing Texts Task Cards

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3rd - 6th
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What others say

"This is a great resource to practice the skills they need. Students were engaged during this activity."
star
Amy P.
"I feel that my students really benefitted from these task cards, especially when using them as a refresher before end of the year tests. Thank you! "
star
Jennifer S.

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Description

These digital and printable Comparing Texts on the Same Topic Task Cards includes 16 sets of paired passages (32 informational passages total) to help students compare texts on the same topic or event.

Each card includes two passages with an overall main idea and also an individual focus to each passage.

This product also includes a comprehension quick check page (one question for each passage), a recording sheet with guiding questions, an additional recording sheet for identifying the main topics and ideas, and prompt cards with questions to encourage students to respond thoughtfully and analytically to the two texts.

Digital and Printable

This set of task cards now includes a full-page version of each task card for easier readability AND a DIGITAL VERSION for use with Google Slides or Google Classroom.

Which topics are covered in this set of task cards?

  • Veterinarians
  • Tornados
  • Exploring Pluto
  • Butterflies
  • Snow Sports
  • The Cupcake Craze
  • Effects of Snowstorms
  • NORAD
  • Charles Lindbergh
  • SUVs
  • Hand Sanitizer & Soap
  • The Olympics
  • Money, Money, Money
  • The Homestead Act
  • Water
  • Camping
  • Lungs
  • The Barnum & Bailey Circus

Answer Keys & Recording Sheets Included!

These task cards are perfect for Common Core Standard RI.3.9, RI.4.9, RI.5.9 . The passages are brief to help students feel comfortable with the content and concept. The cards are recommended for grades 3+. They are perfect for introducing, assessing, or reviewing the concept of comparing texts on the same topic.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.9

Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.9

Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

MORE Informational Text Task Cards!

Analyzing Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts of the Same Event Task Cards

Informational Text Comprehension Task Cards

Informational Text Structures Task Cards

Nonfiction Fluency Task Cards

Understanding Key Details Comprehension Task Cards

Looking for lessons and slides on how to teach comparing and contrasting? Look no further! You can find them here!

Report this resource to TPT
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A great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
April 16, 2026
This was a great resource! It was highly engaging for my students!
Allie C.
37 reviews • Mississippi
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Just what I needed
Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2026
Met expectations
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This is a resource that is great to use for small group/Daily 5 centers.
Amanda W.
470 reviews • California
Grades taught: 3rd
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals
Great Resource!
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December 11, 2025
Met expectations
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I love using your task cards when teaching different comprehension skills.
Vicki S.
1,026 reviews • Georgia
Grades taught: 2nd
great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 22, 2025
I use this for my students to review and also early finishers!
AMANDA B.
360 reviews • Tennessee
Grades taught: 5th
Well designed activity.
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September 24, 2025
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Interesting, quick passages even for slower readers made this a very useful resource.
Kimberly Wilson
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433 reviews • South Carolina
Grades taught: 7th
Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5
September 15, 2025
Great practice for compare and contrast. Short passages that give them good practice.
Juliann D.
31 reviews • California
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Fabulous Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 6, 2025
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This is a great resource to practice the skills they need. Students were engaged during this activity.
Amy P.
148 reviews • California
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 3, 2025
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This was a great way to review comparing multiple texts. My fifth graders liked it.
Kim S.
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Grades taught: 5th

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