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Grade 5 Compare and contrast writing Worksheets

Grade 5 English practice: Compare two things by telling how they are alike and different.

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Practice focus

Compare two things by telling how they are alike and different.

Sample worksheet activity

Compare two things by telling how they are alike and different.

Compare and contrast cats and dogs as pets.

Plan your writing

Both are alike
Only the first
Only the second

My writing

Teacher review checklist

Teacher review · responses will vary

There is no single correct answer. Discuss the ideas first, then review the conventions.

Check for:

  • ☐ At least one way the two are alike
  • ☐ At least one way they are different
  • ☐ Both subjects covered fairly
  • ☐ Clear organisation (e.g. alike then different)

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  3. Use the teacher review checklist to discuss one strength and one useful next step.

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Grade 5 English practice: Compare two things by telling how they are alike and different.

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