Wolves and Dogs

This informative worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 practice comparing and contrasting using a nonfiction passage about wolves and dogs. Through close reading, key detail identification, informational text analysis, critical thinking, and visual organization, students use a Venn diagram to sort unique traits and shared characteristics of each animal.

Skills Reinforced

• Compare and Contrast (Grades 3-5)
  Students analyze similarities and differences between two related subjects using textual evidence.
• Reading Informational Text
  Learners identify key details and facts from a nonfiction passage.
• Graphic Organizer Use
  A Venn diagram helps students visually organize information for clearer understanding.
• Science Content Integration
  Students build knowledge of animal behavior, traits, and adaptation through literacy practice.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to support elementary ELA standards and science connections.
• Clear and Structured Format
  Visual organization makes abstract comparison skills more concrete and accessible.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for independent work, small groups, literacy centers, or homework.
• Supports Critical Thinking
  Encourages thoughtful analysis rather than simple fact listing.

This printable comparison worksheet strengthens reading comprehension, compare-and-contrast reasoning, informational text analysis, and graphic organizer skills. By combining literacy and science content, it helps students make meaningful connections while organizing ideas clearly. It’s a practical, no-prep resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning that supports confident, structured thinking.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 4 Reading Comprehension collection.