Shifting Shores

In this worksheet, students compare two descriptive passages about the beach in summer and winter. They underline, circle, and record at least ten similarities and differences. The follow-up questions deepen comprehension by requiring text-based evidence and reasoning. This exercise builds descriptive reading skills and reinforces recognition of seasonal contrasts in narrative and informational writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Compare-and-Contrast Comprehension

English Language Arts – Identifying Descriptive Details and Textual Evidence

English Language Arts – Analyzing Setting and Contextual Change

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking through Text Comparison

This worksheet is part of our Compare and Contrast collection.