Compare Texts
Grade 2 - Reading - On Level

Compare these texts from "Two Garden Notes". Text A: A sunflower grows tall and makes seeds. It needs sunlight and water. Text B: A bean plant climbs a pole and makes pods. It also needs sunlight and water. How are the texts alike?
- They use the same exact details.
- They have no shared topic.
- The sunflower makes seeds in a flower head.
- Both plants need sunlight and water.
Text A says: A frog begins life in water and later grows legs. Adult frogs can hop on land. Text B says: A fish lives in water its whole life. It swims with fins. Which detail appears only in Text A?
- A fish swims with fins its whole life.
- Both cards describe animals that live in water.
- A frog can grow legs and hop on land.
- Both texts say this.
Text A says: A sunflower grows tall and makes seeds. It needs sunlight and water. Text B says: A bean plant climbs a pole and makes pods. It also needs sunlight and water. Which detail appears only in Text B?
- The sunflower makes seeds in a flower head.
- Text B gives no facts.
- Both texts say this.
- The bean plant makes pods.
What shared topic connects the two texts in "Two Class Jobs"?
- a different story problem
- class jobs
- The supply helper passes out materials.
- The line leader helps the class move safely.
Which comparison sentence uses evidence from both texts in "Two Garden Notes"?
- The texts cannot be compared.
- The sunflower makes seeds in a flower head.
- The bean plant makes pods.
- Both plants need sunlight and water.
Compare these texts from "Two Weather Reports". Text A: Monday was windy and cool. Students wore jackets at recess. Text B: Tuesday was sunny and warm. Students played without jackets. How are the texts alike?
- They use the same exact details.
- They have no shared topic.
- Both reports describe recess weather.
- Monday was windy and cool.
Text A says: Map A shows the slide beside the swings. The bench is under a tree. Text B says: Map B shows the slide near the basketball court. The bench is by the fence. Which detail appears only in Text A?
- Both texts say this.
- Both maps show a slide and a bench.
- Map A places the bench under a tree.
- Neither text has details.
Text A says: A frog begins life in water and later grows legs. Adult frogs can hop on land. Text B says: A fish lives in water its whole life. It swims with fins. Which detail appears only in Text B?
- A frog can grow legs and hop on land.
- A fish swims with fins its whole life.
- Both cards describe animals that live in water.
- Text B gives no facts.
What shared topic connects the two texts in "Two Animal Cards"?
- a different story problem
- animals
- A fish swims with fins its whole life.
- the author's favorite color
Which comparison sentence uses evidence from both texts in "Two Class Jobs"?
- The texts cannot be compared.
- The supply helper passes out materials.
- Both jobs help the class.
- Only Text A matters.