Compare and Contrast
Grade 3 - Reading - Challenge Me
Compare Text A and Text B from "Two Animal Adaptation Notes". Text A: The owl note says soft feather edges help the bird fly quietly while hunting at night. Text B: The fox note says thick fur and wide paws help the animal move across snowy ground. Which similarity fits both texts?
- They use the same exact details.
- The owl note focuses on quiet flight at night.
- The fox note focuses on moving through snow.
- Both notes describe body features that help animals survive.
Read both passages from "Two Source Cards." Text A: A diary entry tells what Elena saw when the town bridge opened in 1928. It includes her own words and feelings. Text B: A history article explains why the bridge was built and lists facts from several records. It was written many years later. Which evidence comes only from Text A?
- The diary gives one person's firsthand view.
- The article combines facts from several records later.
- Neither text has details.
- Both sources give information about the same bridge.
Read both passages from "Two Habitat Reports." Text A: The marsh report explains that cattails grow in wet soil and give insects places to hide. It also says frogs use the shallow water for eggs. Text B: The desert report explains that cactus stems store water and provide shade for small animals. It also says lizards rest under rocks during the hottest hours. Which evidence comes only from Text B?
- The desert report describes stored water and shade.
- Both reports explain how living things use habitat features.
- Text B gives no facts.
- Both texts say this.
What broader topic connects Text A and Text B in "Two Weather Records"?
- weather changes
- the author's favorite color
- a different story problem
- The morning record shows fog clearing as sunlight warms the field.
Which comparison statement uses evidence from both passages in "Two Invention Notes"?
- The tower team widened the base to prevent tipping.
- The texts cannot be compared.
- Both teams revised a model after testing a weakness.
- Only Text A matters.
Compare Text A and Text B from "Two Community Plans". Text A: The garden plan asks volunteers to collect rainwater and plant vegetables near the library. Text B: The cleanup plan asks volunteers to sort litter and mark recycling bins at the park. Which similarity fits both texts?
- Both plans organize volunteers to improve a community place.
- They use the same exact details.
- They have no shared topic.
- The cleanup plan focuses on litter and recycling at the park.
Read both passages from "Two Animal Adaptation Notes." Text A: The owl note says soft feather edges help the bird fly quietly while hunting at night. Text B: The fox note says thick fur and wide paws help the animal move across snowy ground. Which evidence comes only from Text A?
- Both notes describe body features that help animals survive.
- Both texts say this.
- The owl note focuses on quiet flight at night.
- The fox note focuses on moving through snow.
Read both passages from "Two Weather Records." Text A: The morning record lists fog, cool air, and wet grass near the soccer field. By noon, sunlight had warmed the field and the fog was gone. Text B: The afternoon record lists dark clouds, stronger wind, and a sudden drop in temperature. Rain began before dismissal. Which evidence comes only from Text B?
- The afternoon record shows clouds and wind before rain.
- Text B gives no facts.
- Both texts say this.
- The morning record shows fog clearing as sunlight warms the field.
What broader topic connects Text A and Text B in "Two Community Plans"?
- community improvement
- The cleanup plan focuses on litter and recycling at the park.
- the author's favorite color
- a different story problem
Which comparison statement uses evidence from both passages in "Two Community Plans"?
- The texts cannot be compared.
- Only Text A matters.
- The garden plan focuses on growing food near the library.
- Both plans organize volunteers to improve a community place.