6th grade Compare a story and a poem on one theme worksheet

Compare a story and a poem on one theme

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Bridge Care (story and poem)

   [1] Ren planned a display about a narrow footbridge near the school garden, where students often crossed after lunch. [2] Heavy rain left leaves across its boards, so the bridge looked unsafe and the damp surface concealed uneven gaps. [3] Ren asked two classmates to bring a rake and a bucket from the garden shed. [4] The students cleared the boards one section at a time, collecting soaked leaves before they could block the railing. [5] By afternoon, walkers could cross without stepping around wet leaves, and the restored path connected the garden to the library entrance. [6] Ren wrote that patient care can restore a useful path because careful work protects every traveler.

   [7] A bridge holds its breath above water.
   [8] Rakes comb the green hush away.
   [9] Feet cross a patient line of wood.
   [10] The path remembers open sky.

2. 1.

   Ari reads both texts. How does each form show the shared idea?

   • The story says rain cleaned the boards; the poem uses images of rakes and sky.
   • The story gives actions in order; the poem uses images of rakes and sky.
   • The story gives actions in order; the poem says the path forgets open sky.
   • The story uses images; the poem lists the cleanup steps.
3. 2.

   Bo reads both texts. Which comparison is supported by both texts?

   • The story names the cleanup steps; the poem compares the bridge to holding breath.
   • The story says rain cleared the leaves; the poem compares the bridge to holding breath.
   • The story compares the bridge to holding breath; the poem lists cleanup steps.
   • The story names the cleanup steps; the poem says the bridge holds its breath under water.
4. 3.

   Esme reads both texts. How does the poem differ from the story?

   • The story explains what students do; the poem creates a quiet image of the work.
   • The story explains what students do; the poem says feet cannot cross.
   • The story says the bridge stayed unsafe; the poem creates a quiet image of work.
   • The story creates a quiet image; the poem explains what students do.
5. 4.

   Kira reads both texts. Which comparison uses details from both forms?

   • The story calls the path a patient line of wood; the poem gives a sequence.
   • The story gives a sequence; the poem says rain cleaned the boards.
   • The story gives a sequence; the poem calls the path a patient line of wood.
   • The story says rain cleaned boards; the poem calls the path a patient line of wood.
6. 5.

   Luz reads both texts. How is the shared idea presented differently?

   • The story suggests a lesson through images; the poem states Ren's lesson.
   • The story states Ren's lesson; the poem suggests it through the opened path.
   • The story states Ren's lesson; the poem says the path remembers closed sky.
   • The story has no lesson; the poem suggests an opened path.

7. Channel Plan (story and poem)

   [1] Noah planned a shallow channel beside the garden path, where rainwater had pooled after heavy storms. [2] Runoff from the roof had cut a muddy gully across the path, and walkers slipped near the low corner. [3] Noah asked two classmates to dig a narrow trench and line it with smooth pebbles from the creek bed. [4] The team set the channel at a slight angle, so the water flowed toward the thirsty plant beds instead of the path. [5] By the next storm, the channel carried the runoff past the path, and the soil at the plant beds stayed moist. [6] Noah wrote that careful planning can guide water to where it helps the most.

   [7] A narrow stream runs down a stone line.
   [8] Pebbles hum as the water passes.
   [9] Dry steps wait beside the green beds.
   [10] Gentle rain finds its own way.

8. 6.

   Bo reads both texts. How does each form show the shared idea?

   • The story gives the planning steps in order; the poem uses images of water and stone.
   • The story uses images of water; the poem lists the planning steps.
   • The story says the garden beds flooded; the poem uses images of water and stone.
   • The story gives the planning steps in order; the poem says pebbles stay silent as water passes.
9. 7.

   Esme reads both texts. Which contrast is shown by the details?

   • The story explains why the channel was built; the poem describes the flow with images.
   • The story describes the flow with images; the poem explains why the channel was built.
   • The story says the path stayed wet; the poem describes the flow with images.
   • The story explains why the channel was built; the poem says the rain stops at the stone line.
10. 8.

    Jun reads both texts. How does each text develop the same idea?

    • The story compresses the flow into images; the poem shows the work over several steps.
    • The story shows the work over several steps; the poem says the steps stand in the water.
    • The story says the garden beds were dry; the poem compresses the flow into a few images.
    • The story shows the work over several steps; the poem compresses the flow into a few images.
11. 9.

    Luz reads both texts. Which comparison uses a story detail and poem detail?

    • The story shows the water passing pebbles; the poem shows planning and digging in order.
    • The story says the channel carried no runoff; the poem shows the water passing pebbles.
    • The story shows planning and digging in order; the poem says the pebbles block the water.
    • The story shows planning and digging in order; the poem shows the water passing pebbles.
12. 10.

    Pia reads both texts. Which comparison best explains the genres?

    • The story turns the water into an image; the poem explains the channel.
    • The story explains the channel; the poem turns the moving water into an image.
    • The story explains the channel; the poem says the green beds stay dry.
    • The story says the channel was not built; the poem turns the moving water into an image.