Clean Power Match

This concise exit-slip worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 practice summarizing and comparing informational texts while reinforcing science content. After reading two short passages about solar power and wind power, learners write one similarity and one difference between the two energy sources. The brief format encourages clear thinking, synthesis, and precise writing, making it ideal for quick assessment at the end of a lesson.

Learning Goals

• Identifying Similarities and Differences (Grades 4-6)
  Students compare two informational texts to find key points of overlap and contrast.
• Summarizing and Synthesizing Information
  Learners condense important ideas into short, focused responses.
• Understanding Renewable Energy Concepts
  Students demonstrate basic knowledge of how solar and wind power work.
• Concise Comparative Writing
  The exit-slip format emphasizes clarity and efficiency in written responses.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created and Standards-Aligned
  Designed by educators to support informational reading, writing, and science literacy standards.
• Quick Formative Assessment
  Provides immediate insight into student comprehension before class ends.
• Cross-Curricular Integration
  Blends English Language Arts skills with environmental science content.
• Low-Prep and Flexible Use
  Perfect for exit tickets, warm-down activities, or brief independent practice.

This printable worksheet helps students practice comparing informational texts in a short, meaningful format while reinforcing renewable energy concepts. By identifying one similarity and one difference, learners strengthen comprehension, synthesis, and concise writing skills. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this resource supports efficient assessment and thoughtful reflection on clean energy topics.

This worksheet is part of our Compare and Contrast collection.