Endings Worksheet – 3rd Grade Compare and Contrast & Plot Practice

Endings Worksheet helps third grade learners practice compare and contrast with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their compare and contrast skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try compare and contrast on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

Grade level: Designed for third grade students. It also works well for second grade and fourth grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a compare and contrast lesson to see who needs more support.

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

Skills covered: Compare and Contrast, Plot, Story Elements, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RL.3.9, RI.3.9, RL.3.3.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 2 (1 worksheet page, 1 cover page).

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