Tales of Friendship

This thoughtful literature worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 deepen reading comprehension and literary analysis by comparing two beloved novels: Charlotte’s Web and Because of Winn-Dixie. Using concise summaries, students complete a comparison chart to identify similarities and differences in characters, events, and settings, with a strong focus on shared themes such as friendship, sacrifice, kindness, and belonging. Reflection questions encourage students to think critically about how these themes are developed in each story.

Learning Goals

• Comparing and Contrasting Themes in Literature (Grades 4-6)
  Students analyze how similar themes are expressed across different novels.
• Literary Analysis and Comprehension
  Learners demonstrate understanding of plot, character relationships, and message.
• Identifying Character and Theme Connections
  Students examine how friendships form and grow in each story.
• Reflective and Critical Thinking
  Reflection prompts encourage personal response and deeper interpretation.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created and Standards-Aligned
  Designed by educators to support reading literature and comprehension standards.
• Classic, High-Quality Texts
  Familiar novels support engagement while promoting higher-level thinking.
• Clear Comparison Chart
  The organizer helps students visually structure similarities and differences.
• Flexible Classroom and Homeschool Use
  Ideal for novel studies, literature circles, independent practice, or assessment.

This printable worksheet helps students build strong comparative analysis skills by exploring universal themes of friendship and belonging across two classic children’s novels. By organizing ideas, supporting answers with evidence, and reflecting on meaning, learners strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and literary insight. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this resource supports meaningful engagement with literature and thoughtful comparison of themes.

This worksheet is part of our Compare and Contrast collection.