Support students in comparing and contrasting texts with this versatile set of graphic organisers designed to deepen comprehension and enhance classroom discussions.
Tools to Make Comparing and Contrasting Texts a Breeze!
As students move into upper primary school and towards high school, the ability to compare and contrast literary texts becomes increasingly important.
The Teach Starter team has created the ultimate pack of comparing texts graphic organisers to help your students visually map out the similarities and differences across two texts they have read. With 13 different options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect template to suit your lesson plan. Each graphic organiser is different and contains a unique combination of textual elements for students to compare and analyse. Some of the literary components featured in this pack include:
- Characters
- Plot Structure
- Conflict Development and Resolution
- Theme Development
- Context Clues
- Effectiveness of Solutions
This set of comparing and contrasting texts graphic organisers downloads as an easy-print PDF or editable Google Slides file. Read on to learn more about how to use this versatile resource in your literature lessons!
Flexible Ways to Compare and Contrast Text in Your Literacy Lessons
This versatile resource provides multiple teaching and learning options when exploring cross-text comparisons with your students. With 13 different graphic organisers to choose from, you can tailor your approach to suit various learning styles and teaching contexts. Here are a few ideas from our team:
- Whole-Class Text Comparisons – After shared reading of two different texts, project one of the organisers onto your smartboard. Work together as a class to chart character traits, plot developments or thematic connections across two class texts.
- Small Group Activities – After shared reading of two different texts, place the students into groups and assign each group a different graphic organiser. Students can work together to complete the analysis, then report their findings back to the class.
- Individual Reading Tasks – Allow students to independently explore similarities and differences between two self-selected texts, using an organiser or organisers of their choice to analyse and compare key features.
Download to Start Comparing and Contrasting Texts
Ready to help your students compare and contrast texts with clarity and confidence?
Use the dropdown arrow next to the Download button to choose between the editable Google Slides file or the easy-print PDF. Please note that you will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides file.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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