Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages Venn Diagram

Build critical thinking and reading comprehension with fun, differentiated activities!

This pack is perfect for teaching the Compare and Contrast strategy in a meaningful, hands-on way. With engaging nonfiction passages, visual supports, and cut-and-paste Venn diagram tasks, your students will gain confidence identifying similarities and differences.

📚 What’s Included:

✅ 3 High-Interest Nonfiction Passages (Each in 2 versions for a total of 6!)

• Version 1: Cut-and-paste word cards with picture support for completing a Venn diagram
• Version 2: Highlighting and color-coding text and images to show similarities and differences

Passage Topics:

🐶 Cats vs. Dogs

🍎 Apples vs. Pumpkins

🦈 Sharks vs. Whales

✅ 6 Compare-the-Pictures Printables

Students observe two related objects and write at least one similarity and one difference.

Picture Sets:

🧦 Socks vs. Gloves

🐘 Walrus vs. Seal

🎅 Reindeer vs. Elf

🎪 Zoo vs. Circus

☔ Raincoat vs. Umbrella

🏠 Window vs. Door

✨ Why Teachers Love It:

✔️ Easy to differentiate

✔️ Supports visual learners with picture clues

✔️ Great for whole group, small group, independent work, or centers

✔️ Aligned with comprehension standards and perfect for strategy lessons