Knights vs. Samurai

This comparative reading worksheet includes two short passages that describe medieval knights and Japanese samurai. Students read both and use a chart to identify similarities and differences between the two warrior traditions. By comparing cultural values, training, and combat styles, learners strengthen their analytical reading and compare-contrast writing skills. The exercise deepens cross-cultural understanding and supports comprehension of informational text structures.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts

Social Studies – World History: Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan

English Language Arts – Text Structure and Synthesis

This worksheet is part of our Grade 6 Reading Comprehension collection.