Cultural Comparison Answer Key

This comparative writing worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore New Year’s traditions in Japan and Scotland through informational reading and structured analysis. By examining customs, values, and expressions of hope for the future, learners practice compare-and-contrast writing, text analysis, organization, and global awareness while strengthening critical thinking and cultural understanding.

Learning Goals

• Compare and Contrast Writing (Grades 4-6) – Guides students in organizing similarities and differences clearly within a focused paragraph.
• Text Analysis and Organization – Helps learners analyze informational text and structure ideas logically using evidence.
• World Cultures and Traditions – Introduces meaningful cultural practices from Japan and Scotland in an accessible way.
• Global Citizenship – Encourages respect, curiosity, and appreciation for traditions beyond students’ own experiences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA and social studies standards.
• Clear Writing Structure – Supports developing writers with focused prompts and a defined comparison task.
• Cross-Curricular Learning – Integrates literacy skills with social studies and cultural awareness.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing workshops, reading-response activities, assessment, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students build strong comparison writing skills while deepening understanding of global traditions. By analyzing similarities and differences between cultural celebrations, learners strengthen organization, analytical thinking, and cultural literacy. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides meaningful practice in structured writing and thoughtful engagement with world cultures.

This worksheet is part of our New Year’s Day collection.