Compare and Contrast Images Activity Pack

This resource has been designed by an experienced teacher to help students build observation and reasoning skills. This resource encourages learners to examine and reflect on comparing and contrasting images in a structured and meaningful way.

Comparing and Contrasting Images in the Classroom

This activity pack provides students with a wide range of opportunities to explore cartoon images, digital images, and real-world visuals. Through guided discussion and graphic organisers, students will:

• Identify key similarities and differences between two images
• Develop language and reasoning skills for expressing comparisons
• Deepen their understanding of how visuals communicate ideas

By working with comparing and contrasting images, students learn how to evaluate details, context, and visual cues—an essential skill for both fiction and nonfiction comprehension.

Graphic Organisers and Flexible Formats Included

To support a variety of learning styles and classroom needs, this pack includes:

• A selection of graphic organisers for comparing side-by-side images
• Engaging cartoon images for lower-level learners
• Digital images to support technology-rich lessons and visual media literacy

Perfect for small group work, literacy centres, or whole-class instruction, the Compare and Contrast Images Activity Pack is a fun and effective way to strengthen observation, comparison, and communication skills in young learners.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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