Plan a Report That Compares Two Places From Sources
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Plan a Report That Compares Two Places From Sources" is written for 5th Grade (Ages 10-11), and it covers Common Core W.5.7. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on informative writing, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and comparing and contrasting never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
5th grade writing worksheet: plan a report that compares two places from sources, with weather, land, animals and people rows and 2 sources. Part of our comparing and contrasting informative writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Let your child pick two places they are curious about and find one book or website for each. Have them fill in the same row for both places before moving to the next row, then draft on lined paper.
What students will practice
- Students will list how two topics are alike and different.
- Students will take notes on two places under the same headings.
- Students will plan a comparison report that names its sources.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 5th Grade
Standard: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
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FAQ
How do I use this comparing and contrasting worksheet?
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Let your child pick two places they are curious about and find one book or website for each. Have them fill in the same row for both places before moving to the next row, then draft on lined paper.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan a report that compares two places from sources, with weather, land, animals and people rows and 2 sources. Notes are a few words that record what you learn. The directions on the page read: Read the model. Then, write the names of your 2 places in the note chart. Then, fill in the weather, land, animals and people rows for each place. Then, write your 2 sources. Then, use your plan to write your draft on lined paper.
Can I use this comparing and contrasting worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 5th Grade informative writing, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with comparing and contrasting. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is the difference between block and point by point structure?
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Block structure tells everything about one subject, then everything about the other. Point by point moves through one feature at a time, like weather and then land. The note chart on the two places page sets up a point by point report.
Which transition words fit compare and contrast writing?
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Both, similarly and likewise show how two things are alike. However, in contrast, unlike and on the other hand show how they differ.
How do sources fit into a comparison report?
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Each place needs facts, not guesses. The two places planner has a row of notes for each feature and two lines for the book or website the notes came from (W.5.7).
Is there an answer key?
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The alike and different page has one. The two places planner depends on the places your child researches, so check that every row has a note for both places and that both sources are listed.
How many 5th Grade comparing and contrasting worksheets are there?
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2 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are comparing and contrasting worksheets for?
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These are written for 5th Grade students, roughly ages 10-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these comparing and contrasting worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 5th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Informative Writing |
| Standard | W.5.7 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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