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*Mrs. Wierzba's Class

Fiction Compare and Contrast

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Subjects: English Language Arts, Character Building, Reading

Student Instructions

1. On page 1, click on BOTH links to listen to the stories "Wimberly Worried" and "Chrysanthemum" by author Kevin Henkes. 2. On page 2, use the label tool to answer the question. Click in the frame and type your response. Use complete sentences! 3. On page 3, use the label tool to answer the question. Click in the frame and type your response. Use complete sentences! 4. On page 4, use the voice tool to complete the Venn Diagram. -Share at least 2 things specific to "Wimberly Worried" on the left, yellow side of the circle. -Share at least 2 things specific to "Chrysanthemum" on the right, orange side of the circle. -Share at least 2 things these stories have in common in the middle section where the circles overlap. 5. Check over your work and click the green check-mark when you are finished.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Your students will need background knowledge and skills on how to compare and contrast, and complete a Venn Diagram for this activity. They could take notes during the read aloud if that is helpful to them. You can also change how many things they talk about in each section of the Venn Diagram.

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