Getting to School

This worksheet supports students in Grades 1-3 as they practice reading comprehension, compare-and-contrast skills, and information organization through a short descriptive passage about two classmates’ school mornings. Students read about Sam and Lily, identify how their routines are the same and different, and record their ideas in a simple comparison chart.

Learning Goals

• Compare & Contrast (Grades 1-3) – Identify similarities and differences between two characters or experiences.
• Reading Comprehension – Understand and recall details from a short descriptive text.
• Organizing Information – Use a chart to sort and display ideas clearly.
• Critical Thinking – Analyze everyday routines to find meaningful connections and contrasts.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA standards.
• Student-Friendly Graphic Organizer – Simple chart supports clear, structured thinking.
• Real-Life Context – Relatable topic helps engage young learners.
• Flexible Implementation – Ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, independent practice, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners strengthen comprehension and comparison skills by organizing similarities and differences in a clear visual format. By comparing Sam’s and Lily’s school mornings, students practice close reading, thoughtful analysis, and information organization. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep activity supports foundational literacy and critical thinking through familiar, everyday experiences.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 1 Reading Comprehension collection.